Much of Glala's history has come from correspondence and conversation with previous owners, and with their children and grandchildren. Her history can also be traced through various documents:

[1]

Cross & Cockade, Vol 21 No 4 1990. The First World War Aviation Historical Society. Article; The Sopwith Bat Boats, A.E. Tagg. Picture: Westland Aerospace Ltd C5608.

Letter from Harald Lorentzen, 1989, concerning the sister vessel Mayfair.

Letter from Robert Fegth, 1989, concerning the sister vessel Mayfair, with photographs and cuttings.

[2]

Drawing of Grey Mist, Camper & Nicholson, c 1930. [The original was held at the National Maritime Museum, but is now lost].

Time to Fly: Memoirs by Sir Alan Cobham.

Letter from Sir Michael Cobham, 1989, following a visit to Glala.

Article, "Lady Cobham", Flight magazine, 2nd November 1961.

National Archives: Bill of sale of shares in the motor ship "Glala", from Thomas Needham to AEC Ltd (1 envelope) 80/83/30/76-AEC-9, 1938.

Letter, Harry A. Pick, The AEC Society, 1989, with a copy of sales brochure "AEC Marine Oil Engines", c 1939.

Article, "The Motor Yacht Glala, now fitted for demonstrations and training", AEC Gazette, Vol XIV No 7, August 1939, pp 423-426.

Article, "People", AEC Gazette, January 1939, pp 664-665.

[3]

Small Craft Service List, Ministry of War Transport, 1944.

Letter, Naval Staff Duties (Historical Section), 1987, concerning Glala's service 1939 to 1946.

Dunkirk Withdrawal, Operation Dynamo - May 26 to June 4, 1940. Compiled by Lieutenant-Colonel G.P. Orde, RM.

Evacuation from Dunkirk, W.J.R. Gardner (editor), Whitehall History Publishing [p71, p74]. [this is a reprint of the Naval Staff History, 1949, BR1736 (32), Battle Summary No 41].

B.E.F. Ships, John de S. Winser, 1999, World Ship Society.

Dunkirk, A.D. Divine, 1945, Faber and Faber.

The Nine Days of Dunkirk, David Divine, 1959, Faber and Faber.

Thanks to Simon Ryan at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service for illuminating Glala's history in the 1943-46 period when she was a fireboat.

[4]

Letters, National Maritime Museum, and notes made by previous owners, 1990 and 2008.

Letter and photos from Mrs M.W. Stuttle. 1989.

Thanks to Paul Nachman for information about her restoration during the 1980s.

[5] background history

The History of the Ship, Richard Woodman, 1997.

The Motor Boat Manual, Temple Press Ltd. This practical book was published every few years from 1907 until the 1960s. Comparing editions shows much of the evolution of the motor boat. I have four editions: 5th (1912), 7th (about 1918), 9th (1929) and the 15th (1954).