The Escape of the 2nd MTB Flotilla

Leading Seaman: Albert C [Pony] Moore P/J109682 MTB 27 (Portsmouth) Helped to keep the escape party's spirits up with his harmonica

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MTB 27, Thornycroft 55 foot ex Kuamintong CMB Kuai 20 completed 10th September 1938 loaded with depth charges and torpedos getting an XDO inspection in February 1940 with Lt Kilbeee as her C/O.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTB 27 underway with Lt Kilbee in command in March 1940.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTB 27 alongside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTB 27 alongside loaded with depth charges in liu of torpedos.