We are in the process of formalising the project team by setting up a trust for the project, particularly focused on protection of the MASB S32 and education on the overall subject of Combined Air Sea Rescue in World War Two
The trust will offer formal asset management control and protection from potential legal or financial issues for the beneficiaries.
The World War Two Air Sea Trust Directors
Nick Schiller
Diver extraordinaire and voice of reason: if you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs .. and Chairman of the Group
Mike Zollo
Charted Naval Architect in Defence. My Maternal Grandfather served in RAF ASR on Type 2 & Type 3 craft during WW2 and was instrumental in promoting preservation activities throughout his life, including books, dwgs and models.
Peter Horscroft
Ex-RNO(E): Second to visit with my friend Jayne (the Real Expert): two years ago: we said then that it would be a “hull-only” reconstruction: I came across the site (Whaleback for the World): rapidly became involved. Electrical/Mechanical/Motor Engineer: Retired from successfully running four Motor Spares Shops and a Rally-Team
John Midgely
Shaun Holmes
43 year career in Oil and Gas both onshore and offshore. Trained in Industrial Electronics moving to energy industry and retiring as Field/Production manager in Iraq.
Yacht master commercial (Power) cruised extensively with high power vessels also familiar with Suez max tankers. My father was a boatbuilder in all but name, he taught me a great deal about wooden craft repair. Brought up in Lowestoft to a fishing family who served on armed trawlers, I am delighted to be associated with S32
Supporting Committee Members
Peter Wallis
Bought S32 in 1966 when she was called Roxanne and finished her conversion from a houseboat to a gentleman’s Yacht, renamed her Fervant after HMS Fervant in ramsgate from which she served during the war and sailed her down to Gibraltar with my young family onboard
Andy Selman
Naval Architect and Grandson of Lead Designer at British Powerboat Co; George Selman. Andy’s in-depth knowledge of the design and construction of these craft provides a reference point for all of our onsite activity.
Colin Yorke
Retired Design Technology teacher. Colin grew up around RAF Marine Branch as his father served as Cox on many types of RAF Marine Craft including HSL102 and HSL2602 in UK, Med and beyond. His knowledge of ASR activity and craft is invaluable to the program, along with his extensive wood working skills.
Tim Shreeve
Retired Tim’s local knowledge of the Broads, his ability to keep a trash pump going forever and guidance on where to seek out the best sausage rolls, has proved very effective in maintaining team morale.
Bob Monkhouse
Contact Details – ASRWhaleback, 6 Ferrymans Court, Yarmouth Road, Norwich, NR7 0EF
Company Number 16676066
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