Formed in March 1944 under the command of an experienced Lt Anthony Law (RCNVR) and equipped with eight British built 71 ft 6ins (Mk.VI) Type 'G' MTBs, the 29th Flotilla conducted initial work up training at HMS "Bee" Coastal Forces Base at (Holyhead) throughout the month of April 1944, moving to its first operational base HMS "Fervent" Coastal Forces Base (Ramsgate) in May 1944.