Coastal Forces was a division of the Royal Navy initially established during World War I, and then again in World War II under the command of Rear-Admiral, Coastal Forces. It remained active until the
Motor torpedo boats in the Mediterranean, February 1945
The steam gun boat Grey Goose
MTB 5 c. 1939-1945
Crewmen with a Molins autoloading 57-mm gun on a Fairmile D motor torpedo boat during World War II
Robert Peverell Hichens
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Lieutenant-Commander Robert Peverell Hichens, was the most highly decorated officer of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, being awarded two Distinguished Service Orders, three Distinguished Service Cro
Robert Peverell Hichens
MGB 64 at this stage of the war armed with twin Lewis guns alongside the bridge and a four barrelled Boulton Paul gun turret aft.
6th MGB Flotilla, Hitch's MGB 64 leading. The aft mounted 20mm Oerlikon position can be easily seen