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23-08-07, 23:51
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LCT1008 at Juno Beach
On behalf of my wife's grandfather, Roy 'Bunts' Warren of Westcliff on Sea, Essex (UK), I would be very grateful for some help in finding anyone who has any memory, photographs, anything relating to LCT 1008's service in and around D Day.
I understand LCT1008 was part of P Squadron of the 37th Flotilla and was assigned in support of the 9th Infantry Brigade (reserve) of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division in and around of Bernieres and St Aubin Sur Mer on Juno's eastern flank. Thanks to Tony Chapman of the LCT and Landing Craft Association (Royal Navy) and Geoff for their assistance.
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Jon Wisbey Essex, England Looking for LCT 1008 
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17-03-08, 23:38
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LCT 1008: one pic, maybe more
So far I found only one picture of LCT(4) 1008. This is IWM D 18179, showing just a tiny bit of LCT 1008's bow:
http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/dbt...&BG=0&FG=0&QS= However, if you have to opportunity to go to IWM and check the pictures next to this one in the film roll (shot by the same photographer) I'm quite sure you will find more views of this particular LCT. Other than that, I unfortunately have no information on LCT 1008. Good luck in your search and keep us posted! Michel Last edited by MicS; 17-03-08 at 23:44.
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11-04-08, 11:24
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Many thanks
Many thanks Michel, apologies for the delayed reply.
I will certainly follow this up. Best regards
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Jon Wisbey Essex, England Looking for LCT 1008 Last edited by JCW; 11-04-08 at 13:23.
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26-08-08, 16:41
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An apology....
An apology to everyone who has assisted me in searching for information regarding LCT1008 and especially to Michel.
I haven't forgotten, unfortunately I have not been able to spare the time...which is a real shame as this subject is very close to my heart. I will resume once things return to 'normal'. Regards to all.
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Jon Wisbey Essex, England Looking for LCT 1008
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13-12-13, 18:40
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Fate of LCT 1008 post war
Hello,
It seems that LCT 1008 was given a new lease of life as a car ferry named "Gustave Perreau" (former mayor of La Rochelle), between La Pallice and the Isle of Ré: http://forum.netmarine.net/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2434 http://maitres-du-vent.blogspot.fr/2...ile-de-re.html A search for images with ' bac "Gustave Perreau" ' will yield many similar photos as those shown on the links above, many from the excellent postcard website Delcampe.net, from which the photos below were downloaded, and where you can buy one of them if you wish: http://www.delcampe.fr/items?languag...archOptionForm[searchMode]=extended&searchOptionForm[termsToExclude]=&searchOptionForm[searchTldCountry]=fr&searchOptionForm[searchInDescription]=N&page=1&useAsDefault=N&layoutForm[listitemsperpage]=250 Cheers, Michel Last edited by MicS; 13-12-13 at 19:25.
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13-12-13, 19:27
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Some more pics of LCT 1008 as a ferry
Still from Delcampe.net
Plus some info on the construction of LCT 1008 here: http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/18641.html Michel
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