Dates: 1927 - 1950
London was laid down by HM Dockyard at Portsmouth on 23 February 1926, launched on 14 September 1927 and completed on 31 January 1929. London served with the 1st Cruiser Squadron until March 1939, and was the flagship of Admiral Max Horton during his time in command of 1st Cruisers. Her flag captain during this time was Henry Harwood. London and her sister ship Shropshire facilitated the evacuation of thousands of civilians from Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War. From March 1939 she was under reconstruction and was much altered in appearance. Replacement of her machinery was considered, but later abandoned. The weight added by the construction of the new bridge overstressed the hull and considerable trouble was experienced until it was strengthened. The reconstruction work was finally completed in March 1941
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS London
" 1)Alan, Wasn’t Medford the name used by Terry and June in the series of the same name. (I only posted to up my postings).2)Ray, I sent you an Email via Friendsreunited. Did you receive it? [HMS London in whites POEL.jpg]"
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" Can anybody help me please. Was anybody in Mombasa during the 1960’s. I was but cant remember the ship I was serving on, maybe HMS London. I am doing some research for an idea I have had for a story going around my head for years. Because my memory is getting a bit dim I need some personal ..."
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" Quoting: john lockie George I think you mean confused, not foo, I think I was confused every time booze was on the go,which was most of the time, but heres a sober one, well soberish. left to right L/Cook Mo Johnston, Cook Tommy Smith, self, kneeling Cook Taff Rodgers. [15350012A.jpg] ..."
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" Julie, Iwant to put my picture on the posting as you have and all the other clever people. I got in touch with help and they told me that I just upload it and it will be ttached to the posting. Well I have sussed attachments and I dont want to keep attaching. I want you guys and gals to see me all ..."
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" Remember on HMS LONDON, as a JRO or RO2, being told to chip the snow and ice off the flag deck and green acres, scub it dry it and then paint it (the CCY then said) AND AFTER STAND EASY !! Argh memories. "
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"Hi anyone reading this that served aboard the county class destroyer in the early seventies on cooke bi centennial and can remember the sad affair when the Aussi flat top collided with the USS Frank E Evans in the south china sea and we had to go to their assistance do let me know very sad event . but we did a good job there and many lives were sadly lost when the USS sank please get in touch Darby Allen"
