These images are probably the only existing images of Q1186 (top left). Interestingly, Q1186 possible never had a P number she was cannibalised for spare parts in 1947- 48 Hull was sold 1948 for 660 pounds to J B Jobling Auckland who rebuilt her as private launch and named Wings Afloat he resold her in 1956 to the old Coast Guard and renamed Stratus resold again 1958 then did a runner to Sydney as Wings Afloat unknown since 1970. The post HMS/HMNZS PHILOMEL at Devonport, Auckland appeared first on JCs Royal New Zealand Navy . from JCs Royal New Zealand Navy https://ift.tt/315JfN2 via JCs Royal New Zealand Navy Ships and News https://ift.tt/3msITsg |
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