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    Posted: 15 October 2007 at 9:28pm

Hi guys

Has anyone got any photos of MTB 259 (formerly PT-10), I am looking at this as my next project but can only find info on her as PT-10. I am really looking for any major changes and revised naval clour scheme.

Mike
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Hi Mike,

Did U get any info on MTB 259 ?

It seems it was not in the RON1 or RON2 it seems 259 to 268 are not mentioned in many places.

We have a letter from one of the crew but it is censored , seems he died in mid 1942

John
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 Unfortunatly 259 was a War Loss in 1942.
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Hi Mike,

Yes seems it was lost between Malta and Alexandria.

Lots of stories about these type of boats but 259 to 268 seem to be a bit of a mystery.

I am finding it hard to sort out fact from the great bulk of fiction about such things as "the gold monkey story" and McHales Navy.

I guess you will have seen :-

http://www.pt103.com/Ships_2_Colors.html

I suppose operations were secret but I will dig further.

Cheers

John
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Dear Mike,

Did you ever find the photos of 259? If you're interested I have four photos taken by my father of 259 at HMS Mosquito, Alexandria. The caption on one says it was sunk on the way to Malta in June '42. It was commanded by a Lt. Allan.

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Patrick
No I did not, my project is on hold until August as I am just trying to finish my degree and I am truly exited about spending some quality time on my 2 project MAS32 AND PT259. If you have any additional info you could email me it would be appreciated. My address is mm64@gmx.com.
 
Thanks for remebering me
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Hi Patrick,
Would like to include the pics in my collection if you would consider please...?
 
 
will put out to question her history for you..
 
Richard
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