Air/Sea Rescue Launch 191
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 3:08pm
Topic: Air/Sea Rescue Launch 191
Posted By: Tim 427
Subject: Air/Sea Rescue Launch 191
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 11:35am
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I have just found a small/old carved wooden model of an RAF ASR Launch '191' from an antique shop on the Isle of Wight. It is 11" long x 2.7" beam. It is very well made but time has taken its toll and some bits are missing...when time permits I will restore it! Can anyone tell me anything about '191' or suggest a good website or book about RAF Launches? ------------- Tim D |
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Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 6:49pm
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Hi Tim HSL 191 was the prototype Thornycroft 67ft rescue launch. She lasted until a couple of years ago as h/b Tranton at Tollesbury, sadly burnt now. I'd like to see a photo of your model, I'm quite partial to 1/72nd scale. See http://www.rania.co.uk/boat%20photos/ST/RAF-HSLAlbum/page8.html - http://www.rania.co.uk/boat%20photos/ST/RAF-HSLAlbum/page8.h tml Regards, Christian.
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Posted By: rafwebfoot
Date Posted: 16 May 2007 at 12:44pm
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Hi like Christian I would like to see some pics of the model. ------------- FAIR WINDS AND A FAVOURABLE TIDE Donald |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 10:06am
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Hi Donald and Tim Tim sent me a photo to post here;
A charming well-built model, needing a mast and rigging to finish it off, see this picture of a sister vessel (at a much bigger scale) for guidance;
Regards, Christian. |
