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Photo: Can anyone tell me anything about this Landing Craft?

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Hiya,

I took this photo of a landing craft leaving Dover Harbour yesterday (May 29th, 2010):

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From press reports, the landing craft appears to be on its way to Dunkirk to pick up a group of cyclists who participated in a bike ride to raise money for the forces' charity Help for Heroes.

What I would like to know, however, is more about the landing craft itself.

Can anyone tell me what type it is, or where I can find such info?

It has "P1" or "PI" on the hull and "9730" on the bridge - is 9730 the identification number?

Also, what does red and yellow/orange flag signify?

Any "technical" info at all would be very much appreciated! :)

There's more background info on the original Royal Navy Landing Craft, Western Docks, Dover Harbour webpage.

John Latter / Jorolat

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