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A signaller on one of Britains Motor anti submarine boats
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A signaller on one of Britains Motor anti submarine boats
A signaller on one of Britains Motor anti submarine boats.
The seaman wears a beret with the letters HMMASB.
Note to Editors, Mirrorpix have suggested Portland, Dorest, as a location, because the HMMMASB 8 was there at some point. This is all we have to go on though.
Note to editors....HM M.A.S.B 8 comes up on google with this link http://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/1st-canadian-naval-casualty-of-ww2.32770/page-3#post-802389 and HMM ASB 32 with this link https://www.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/5-7.pdf if they help to one day identify the seaman in the picture.
Picture taken 6th December 1940
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Portland
Dorset.
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -295
Media ID 21879326
© Mirrorpix
1940 Defence Instruction Message Navy Sign Signal Submarine Uniform Messaging War And Conflict
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In this print from 1940, we catch a glimpse of a brave signaller on one of Britain's Motor Anti-Submarine Boats (MASB). The seaman stands tall, donning a beret proudly adorned with the letters HMMASB. As he gazes into the distance, his eyes reflect determination and resilience. Although the exact location remains uncertain, Mirrorpix suggests Portland, Dorset as a possible backdrop for this remarkable moment in history. It is here that MASB 8 was stationed at some point during World War II. This intriguing detail adds an air of mystery to the photograph. As we delve deeper into research provided by Mirrorpix, links emerge connecting HMMASB 8 to significant events during the war. One link reveals information about the first Canadian naval casualty of WWII, while another sheds light on HMM ASB 32 through an Australian Navy document. Perhaps these leads will one day help identify the courageous seaman captured in this image. Taken on December 6th, 1940 - amidst a tumultuous time marked by defense preparations and military operations - this picture encapsulates both instruction and messaging within its frame. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served in uniform during World War II. This evocative print transports us back to an era defined by conflict but also showcases humanity's unwavering spirit in times of adversity.
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