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ť Topic: Lend Lease Vospers Adriatic 1944
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Three US built Vospers MTB 295, MTB 297 and MTB 371 were involved in a special forces operation code named "Gradient" (some interesting pics) :

http://cfv.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=751&sid=cf6d2b7686cb398d421b8ca6d985c515

Arjan

Posted By: Arjan Wiskerke | Posted on: Jun 11, 2019 - 6:59am
Total Posts: 162 | Joined: Dec 22, 2018 - 12:04pm

Thanks Arjan, some interesting camo patterns I especially like the one on the "Mystery Vosper".

Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Jun 13, 2019 - 6:05am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Hi Jeff, as far as I can tell the camo scheme sported by MTB 295 and MTB 297 was quite unique. No doubt it was particularly designed for the type of operations these boats were involved in. According to Lt. Hugh Cassidy their camouflage was quite effective and they were never spotted by German reconnaissance planes. Of course tarps were also used to hide the boats.

Regards,

Arjan

Posted By: Arjan Wiskerke | Posted on: Jun 13, 2019 - 7:06am
Total Posts: 162 | Joined: Dec 22, 2018 - 12:04pm

Thanks for the pointer! Great photo collection!

Posted By: Andy Small | Posted on: Jun 16, 2019 - 6:30am
Total Posts: 262 | Joined: Nov 20, 2013 - 9:04pm

This morning Rod sent me a pic of MTB 295's builder's plaque, no doubt a unique artifact :

Regards,

Arjan

Posted By: Arjan Wiskerke | Posted on: Jul 15, 2019 - 12:21am
Total Posts: 162 | Joined: Dec 22, 2018 - 12:04pm