Francis Cyril Flynn, RN
| Born | 13 Aug 1894 | Southsea | |
| Died | Jun 1975 | (80) | Petersfield |
| Ranks
Retired: 8 Jan 1947 Decorations |
Warship Commands listed for Francis Cyril Flynn, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Tarantula (T 62) | Capt. | River gunboat | 8 Jun 1938 | 26 Mar 1940 |
| HMS Durban (D 99) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 27 Nov 1939 | 15 Dec 1939 |
| HMS Emerald (D 66) | Capt. | Light cruiser | 18 Jun 1940 | 25 Aug 1942 |
Career information
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Events related to this officer
Light cruiser HMS Durban (D 99)
28 Nov 1939
With her refit completed, HMS Durban (Capt. F.C. Flynn, RN), conducted exercises at Hong Kong. (1)
29 Nov 1939 (position 0.00, 0.00)
HMS Durban (Capt. F.C. Flynn, RN) departed Hong Kong for a patrol in the East China and Yellow Seas. (2)
9 Dec 1939
HMS Durban (Capt. F.C. Flynn, RN) arrived at Hong Kong from patrol and also having escorted the transport Taksang (British, 3471 GRT, built 1935) carring troops coming from Qinhuangdao to Hong Kong on the way back. (2)
Sources
- ADM 53/108431
- ADM 53/108432
ADM numbers indicate documents at the British National Archives at Kew, London.
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