
What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: To the Town of Lerwick in appreciation of hospitality Veterans of the 30th and 54th MTB flotillas Royal Norwegian Navy Based in Lerwick 1942-1945 Presented on 15th of May 1967 Recorded plaque organisation: Royal Norwegian Navy.
The 30th and 54th Motor Torpedo Boat flotillas of the Royal Norwegian Navy operated from Lerwick during World War II, contributing to naval operations against Axis forces in the North Atlantic. Their presence and activities in Shetland underscored Allied cooperation and the strategic importance of the region in wartime efforts.
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