RAF High Speed Launch, HSL 102 NIck Halling Flickr
68ft British Power Boat Company High Speed Launch Early in 1942, the RAF Marine Craft Policy Committee accepted both Thornycroft and Vospers designs for new HSLs. Whilst the aforementioned concentrated on their tried and tested hull designs, George Selman at BPBC was able to adopt a more expansive approach.
The HSL 102 / RAF High Speed Launch, boat, built 1936 by British Power Boat Co Ltd Hythe
Oblique aerial photograph taken during the rescue by an RAF high speed launch of the crew of a US Navy Consolidated Liberator on the day after they were shot down by Junkers Ju 88s in the Bay of Biscay. A 67-ft Thornycroft High Speed Launch, HSL 2641, approaches the dinghies containing the survivors.
Closeup of the bow of the Type 100 class High Speed Launch, RAF HSL 102, Gunwharf Quays
Interwar In the interwar period the MCS contracted to a force of 150 vessels, which in addition to supporting the operation of seaplanes were equipped for rescue operations, with a launch being at the ready whenever an aircraft was flying over water. [1]
Michael Huggan Photography Power Boat Photography with RAF High Speed Launch 102
En Route to Normandy We assembled at RAF Mount Batten, No. 43 ASRMCU, Plymouth, where we were joined by 3 other selected RAF High Speed Launch (HSL) crews. From there, our 4 serviceable HSLs dropped their moorings at 3.30 pm on the afternoon before D Day, with extra dinghies lashed on decks. [Google Earth map.]
Restored RAF High Speed Launch HSL102 Docked at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard England United Kingdom
More than 350 high speed launches of various types entered service with the RAF during the Second World War. Only a handful survive today, and only 102 is in her original condition (the others being houseboats). Although restored in the 1990s, most of HSL 102's hull is believed to be original, including frames, longitudinals and hull planking.
A thrilling ride on RAF High Speed Launch, HSL 102 Timeline Events
High Speed Launch (HSL) 102, commissioned in 1936, is the only 100 class high speed, air/sea rescue launch to survive. The inspiration behind these RAF rescue craft was Aircraftsman T E Shaw (better known as Lawrence of Arabia), who pressed for the development of a large craft for offshore rescue work.
Michael Huggan Photography Power Boat Photography with RAF High Speed Launch 102
From this was developed the standard RAF vessel of the Air-Sea Rescue Service, the 100 Class High-Speed Launch (HSL). These vessels became the first to be involved in the Dunkirk evacuation (May-June 1940).
An RAF High Speed Launch, HSL 102, participating in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
The RAF 100 class High Speed Launches joined the RAF fleet in 1937 to increase the operational range duties of the 200 class seaplane tenders. Built by the The British Power Boat Company at Hythe, the 100 class HSLs were designed by Fred Cooper.
HSL 102 RAF High Speed Launch HSL 102 in the Solent. Andrew Shapland Flickr
'100' Class High Speed Launch HSL 107 of the RAF Air/Sea Rescue Unit, Malta, returns to its base at Kalafrana following a rescue call in the Mediterranean. HSL 107 was the longest-serving of the launches operated by the Malta A/SR Unit and was credited with 86 live rescues to the end of 1944. Object Details Category Photographs Related period
Sailing Scenes WWII RAF highspeed launch, HSL102, 20120711004
The RAF numbers for this class of vessel were 2700-2716 and 2739-2746 so we thought that she should be one of these vessels. In 2022, James Johnson got in touch and told us that this was HSL 2707 and she had been owned by his grandfather.
The high speed launch The HSL 102 was one of the RAF 100 c… Flickr
HSL/RTTL 2552 - An update. Hi, As some of you may know I'm the new owner of the RAF High Speed Launch 2552, the first of the Type 3 BPB Co boats built. Since my last post things have moved on an she is now out of the water, ready for the last stage of her current journey to Hooton Park is Cheshire where I'll start the restoration.
Michael Huggan Photography Power Boat Photography with RAF High Speed Launch 102
The crew of High Speed Launch HSL 166 of the RAF Air/Sea Rescue Unit, Malta, on board their vessel at Kalafrana after rescuing the aircrew of an Egypt-based Vickers Wellington which had ditched in the Mediterranean. RM EME682 - A high speed launch and motor torpedo boat moored in Portsmouth historic dockyard.
Michael Huggan Photography Power Boat Photography with RAF High Speed Launch 102
Heroes of World War II. the RAF High Speed Launch Engine Porn 22.2K subscribers Subscribe 221K views 8 years ago UNSUNG HERO: HSL (1940) The great unsung hero of the Battle of Britain, the HSL.
Michael Huggan Photography Power Boat Photography with RAF High Speed Launch 102
RAF High Speed Launch 102 HSL 102, commissioned in 1936, is the only 100 class high speed launch to survive. Capable of a speed of up to 40 knots, HSL 102 together with her fellow launches, rescued more than 13000 airmen from the sea. Charter these boats. The PNBPT collection is kept in working condition so that future generations can.
Michael Huggan Photography Power Boat Photography with RAF High Speed Launch 102
A high-speed launch (HSL) is a type of military boat typically used for air-sea rescue operations. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) and others used HSLs especially during World War II .
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RAF High Speed Launch 102 highlighted against a warm sky whilst cruising in the Solent RAF HSL 102 image No. 0176. RAF High Speed Launch 102 passes by one of the forts in the Solent, Portsmouth, UK RAF HSL 102 image No. 3204. RAF High Speed Launch 102 crashing through the rough seas in the Solent, Portsmouth, UK. RAF HSL 102 image No. 0353