Am trying to identify the people in these pictures , the 3rd picture is a visit by the New Zealand High
As written by Rod Timms .
The 2nd picture shows Officers ready to go to sea that night. They are from left to right, Peter Hodson "Hodders", Rod Timms, Dave Balkwill and "Mid" Malinson. The grey leather jacket Rod was waring was "liberated" from an "E" boat Officer, there were trousers to match. I (Chris Timms) wore them subsequently on many occasions when riding my motor bike. They were very warm but when they got wet their weight increased dramatically! I still have the binoculars with swastika on that were also liberated at the same time.Commissioner .
As an aside I have a list of all staff based at HMS Beehive , happy to send anyone who wants s copy .
German E boats S204 single picture and then with S205 after surrender at HMS Beehive Felixstowe , 13th May 1945
German E Boat crews dock at Felixstowe
"Bertie" Smail in charge, Lt Smail RNVR escorting the Admiral. The boat that the German Admiral Breuning is boarding is "manned" by WRENS.
Admiral Breuning and Captain of HMS Beehive
HMS Beehive , boats being readied for action
I understand background is HMS Beehive taken mid
November 1942
Can I thank you all regarding the WW 2 posts , it was wonderful to hear stories and get so much additional information .THANK YOU all who contributed. Thank you all that liked.
Can I please ask does anyone have any pictures of T E Lawrence , when he was based with the RAF at Felixstowe , albeit a short two week stint , late April / early May 1933.
Can I please ask does anyone have any pictures of T E Lawrence , when he was based with the RAF at Felixstowe , albeit a short two week stint , late April / early May 1933.
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