Requisitioned Trawler Mildenhall

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trevor
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Requisitioned Trawler Mildenhall

Post by trevor » Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:38 pm

Hi everyone, looking for any information concerning the requisitioned trawler Mildenhall GY 124
Pennant FY 128
Requisitioed 09/39 but went to the french navy and renamed L'Ajacc jenne

any information on her role whilst serving with the french navy

Thanks
Trevor
maurice
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Re: Requisitioned Trawler Mildenhall

Post by maurice » Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:14 am

Hello Trevor,


The book "Les Chalutiers s'en vont en guerre, les patrouilleurs auxiliaires français de la seconde guerre mondiale", Tome I by Gérard Garier, Marines Editions, 13 rue du Breil, CS 16311, 35063 Rennes cedex (France) gives the history of this vessel (10 pages)

Regards
Maurice
trevor
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Re: Requisitioned Trawler Mildenhall

Post by trevor » Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:17 am

Thank you Maurice, Next task is to find a copy

Thank you for your help

best regards
Trevor
Chrisler
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Re: Requisitioned Trawler Mildenhall

Post by Chrisler » Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:39 am

You think it's going to be an issue finding one, Trevor? How rare is it?
trevor
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Re: Requisitioned Trawler Mildenhall

Post by trevor » Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:09 pm

Honestly not sure
I never knew the book existed until Maurice mentioned it

Lets hope google can find a copy for me...

cheers
Urs Heßling
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Re: Requisitioned Trawler Mildenhall

Post by Urs Heßling » Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:43 pm

niastd
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Re: Requisitioned Trawler Mildenhall

Post by niastd » Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:10 pm

I just checked it. :idea: The book can be ordered at Amazon for around $ 20. Supposedly, this book is even available in new.
trevor
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Re: Requisitioned Trawler Mildenhall

Post by trevor » Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:32 pm

Thank you both, I am ordering a copy from Abe Books

best regards
Trevor
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