TNA / Unclassified 1

TNA Unclassified 1

Collection details

TNA Unclassified 1

A working collection of Operation Dynamo source material whose definitive National Archives catalogue reference is still being identified.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: Unclassified 1

Source: The National Archives, Kew, Unclassified 1. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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296	Log in to enlarge	226 214 OPERATION DYNAMO ENCLOSURE NO. 11 SHIP: "SKYLARK" 6. RATING REPORTING: CADET RATING G.R. PRICE Crew: Cadet Rating A.I. Foster and Stoker Roberts. The "Skylark" was towed over by H.M.D. "FYLDEA" and eventually arrived at Dunkirk at about 0700 on Saturday June 1st. The boats were sent to the beaches. "Skylark" towed in the "Eastbourne Belle" whose motor had broken down. The "Eastbourne Belle" ran onto a submerged car and the towing line became entangled around the screw of the "Skylark". C.R.Foster went over the side and cut this rope free. We then proceeded to the beach and picked up about 70 British Tommies and one officer. These were taken aboard the "Fyldea". 2. Second trip we picked up the crew of the Ferry "Nymph" (motor boat) and about 60 British Tommies. These were taken aboard the "Fyldea". 3. Third trip, picked up about 70 French troops. We returned to the "Fyldea" but found she was aground. After an unsuccessful attempt to tow the "Fyldea" off I decided to try and get the French I had away - we were being bombed. 4. I left the harbour and met H.M.S. WORCESTER outside. I put the troops aboard her and started to return to the "Fyldea" for the others but the "Skylark's" motor stezedup. We therefore abandoned the "Skylark" which was slightly on fike and embarked on the WORCESTER. The WORCESTER was seriously bombed and Cadet Rating Foster slightly injured by a machine gun bullet - he was the only casualty.	Boat Eastbourne Belle Fyldea Roberts Skylark Foster Roberts