RAF ASR launches HSL107, 128, 129 Malta logbooks
 

Hi guys

I've received a request regarding the above ASR launches that operated from Malta. Can anyone provide references for research, please?

Thanks in advance
Stay safe, take care
Brian

Re: RAF ASR launches HSL107, 128, 129 Malta logbooks
 

Hello Brian,
If at all possible these days .
Maybe if you could get hold of the following books.
The History of RAF Marine Craft 1918 - 1986, by Geoffrey D,Pilborough.
5 volumes.
Vol 1 - 1918 - 1939
Vol 2 - 1939 - 1945
Vol 3 - 1946 - 1959
Vol 4 - High Speed Launch 100(A)
Vol 5 - The 200 Class Seaplane Tenders(B).

Also the National Archives AIR 29 series may help,
AIR29/441,
446
448,
449,
450,
452,
893,
894,
903,
910,
915,
917,
920,
950,
and others.

https://discovery.nationalarchives.g...a+Rescue+Units


Alex

Re: RAF ASR launches HSL107, 128, 129 Malta logbooks
 

Hello,
Good start is https://www.maltaaviationmuseum.com/...air-sea-rescue
There are small pictures of HSL107 and Whaleback HSL128 with their scoreboards and also a pdf listing dates, names, types of aircraft etc.

Also there is a Jackson's book
https://media.s-bol.com/R4YMDZKNpLY/543x840.jpg

At IWM there are some photos of HSL107
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ject/205209009
'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.

Also IWM ME(RAF) 7262 with 50 scoreboard and IWM CM 5045

Zoran

Re: RAF ASR launches HSL107, 128, 129 Malta logbooks
 

Call out by Frederick Galea is by far the most comprehensive book.
Hard to find now.
It's being updated.
107s log book is lost.
Hope this helps.
Chris

Re: RAF ASR launches HSL107, 128, 129 Malta logbooks
 

Thanks Alex and Zoran

I've passed on this information to my enquirer friend.

Take care, stay safe
Brian