‪@allelys1572‬

Allelys were tasked with the movement of a British icon known as “the spitfires of the seas”
Motor Torpedo Boat 71 or MTB 71 was a integral part of our defences in World War 2.
At a maximum speed of 39knotts from its twin 1150hp petrol engines this Vosper made 60ft long MTB carries 2 x 18” torpedos in tubes as well as a number of machine guns.
Loading the 18m x 4.7m boat at Fleet Air Museum and delivering it to its new home the Museum of Naval Firepower at Gosport.
The route took us through a 4m width restriction on the A303 so a diversion had to be found.
It was decided the only option was to take the boat through the middle of small Wiltshire town of Mere.
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[@Hagar2670]

Deep respect for your drivers! I'm having a good day if I can back my car into the car port! The skill all these oversize load drivers show is amazing! Not every day you see an MTB drive past your home!.

[@mrdando]

Love the commentary that you’re using and explaining the history of the boat

[@Priestabload]

Thank you for the kind words Mike, glad you enjoy the videos.

[@hereandtheretrucking]

Nice video 👌🏽

[@Priestabload]

Thanks

[@barukkazhad8998]

Back in the day we would often have two hgvs stuck in mere

[@nicksykes4575]

Looks to me that you've got about 8in to a foot more overhang on the nearside, I take it that was a conscious decision, and if so what were your reasons?

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

That looked like a night..mere

[@Priestabload]

Never a nightmere 😂 just another day at the office. Every day is a different challenge and keeps the job interesting. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the content. All the best Jason

[@robf9931]

Arse end is a bit boring!