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MEXEFLOAT

MEXEFLOAT
Description:	MEXEFLOTE at Calshot 11th Oct 2016 MEXEFLOTE introduced in 1960’s , approx 53 built. 3 used in Falklands War attached to the flanks of Sir Galahad and Sir Tristam. Also Haiti earthquake deployed from RFA Largs Bay. 2 now serving with Royal Australian Navy with HMAS Choules (Ex Largs Bay) Crewed by Royal Logistics Corps based at Marchwood, Southampton. Powered by 2 x Hydromaster or 2 x Thrustmaster diesel outboard motors. Can be combined from three sections, bow ,stern and centre. Each section length 20m or 38m. (60 tonnes to 180 tonnes carrying load)
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Date:	01.10.2021 08:58
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Military Medal

Sergeant Derrick Sidney Boultby of the Royal Corps of Transport was awarded the Military Medal for his actions in the Falklands War.
“Under constant enemy air attack did not deter him from his task and he was an inspiration to his crew and other RCT personnel. He was coxswain of the MEXEFLOTE present at Fitzroy during the bombing of RFA SIR GALAHAD and RFA SIR TRISTRAM, and repeatedly returned to the area of the stricken ships to rescue survivors and, with complete disregard for his own safety, dived into the sea to rescue a Chinese crewman. Sergeant Boultby’s dedication to his tasks in dangerous conditions was outstanding.”

01.10.2021 09:00

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