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  RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004)
RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004) is a Landing Ship Logistic of the Round Table class.
Sir Bedivere first saw combat in the Falklands War of 1982, when along with all the Royal Navy's other amphibious shipping, it was sent to recapture the Falkland Islands from an Argentine occupation force.
Sir Bedivere left the UK in September 2002 for the Mediterranean, and operation Argonaut 2002.
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 Trafalgar 200 - Ship Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The primary role of the RFA is to supply the Royal Navy (RN) at sea, with the food, fuel, ammunition and spares that it requires in order to maintain operations away from its home ports.
The RFA's also formed part of the British contribution to operations in former Yugoslavia and are often deployed in support of Britain's contribution to Nato and United Nations peace-keeping operations.
Because RFA ships are often required to operate in war zones in support of the RN, most have a limited weapons-fit for self-defence.
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 Bay Class Alternative Landing Ship Logistics (ALSLs)
Sir Tristram was rebuilt to a slightly modified design while Sir Galahad was deemed beyond repair, and was replaced with a new vessel of the same name.
This capability was rarely used and additionally RFA Sir Geraint came close to sinking in 1998 when she started to take in water through her bow doors.
Plans to rebuild RFA Sir Percivale and Sir Geriant along similar lines were abandoned and the decision to build new vessels was taken instead.
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 RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004): Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
Sir Bedivere first saw combat in the Falklands War of 1982, when along with all the Royal Navy's other amphibious shipping, it was sent to recapture the Falkland Islands from an Argentine occupation force.
Its most recent deployment was in support of Operation Telic in 2003, where the ship operated as the command vessel for the British and American mine countermeasures ships.
Sir Bedivere left the UK in September 2002 for the Mediterranean, and operation Argonaut 2002.
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 GoGibraltarSiteRFA
The RFA Sir Lancelot was damaged during the Falklands War when she was hit by a 1,000lb bomb that although it failed to explode started a fire.
RFA Oakleaf is the 1981 built, ex-MV Oktania and was acquired in 1985 and renamed at Falmouth 14/08/86.
RFA Green Rover was de-commissioned in 1992 and after a refit sailed for Indonesia in 09/92 as the KRI Arun (903).
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All of Green Glory’s 27 crewmen were airlifted to the LSL Sir Tristram by approximately 1400 hrs, by then Green Glory’s decks were awash, and the vessel was taking heavy rolls, as the last of the crewmembers were rescued.
Sir Tristram was later able to land some of Green Glory’s crew at Djibouti, unfortunately some members of her crew, without consular representation in Somalia had to be landed at the southern end of the Suez Canal before Sir Tristram could continue her voyage home, she arrived in the UK on the 1st of August.
On the 23rd of July 2003 Sir Bedivere, Wave Knight and Argus represented the RFA at the presentation of new colours to the Royal Navy by her majesty, Queen Elizabeth 11.
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 Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Sir Bedivere L3004
RFA Sir Bedivere was completed on the 18th of May 1967, and operated under commercial management of British India Steam Navigation Company.
In January 1972 RFA Sir Bedivere was part of an Anti-invasion task force for British Honduras, along with RFA’s Sir Tristram and Sir Geraint.
RFA Sir Bedivere finally returned to the United Kingdom on the 16th of November 1982, carrying the remains of 64 British Servicemen killed in the Falklands War for burial at home.
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 GoGibraltarSiteMediterraneanNews
RFA Oakleaf arrived in Portsmouth today from Scotland for possibly the last time as she too will be laid up along with the RFA Brambleleaf as part of the cost cutting by the Government.
The RFA Brambleleaf (A81) was moved in to the lay-up basin at Portsmouth yesterday and the ex-RFA Grey Rover (A269) was moved alongside her.
The RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004) left Marchwood mid-month and was seen passing through the Straits of Gibraltar, eastbound, on the morning of the 18th.
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 RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004)
RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004) is a Landing Ship Logistic of the Round Table class.
The ship was originally built for army service, and was taken over by the Royal Navy in 1970.
The ship returned to the UK on 29 May 2003, carrying the boats and men of 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines.
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 RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004)
The ship was originally built for army service, and was taken over by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970.
Sir Bedivere has just returned from Sierra Leone and its part in operation Vela, and is now going in for a weapons refit before heading out to the Gulf.
Sadly, this will be her last deployment as she is due to be scrapped in September of 2007.
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 GoGibraltarBlankPage
RFA Mounts Bay (L3008) and RFA Fort Austin (A386) docked in Lisbon 12/11, Southampton D(90) was in Tenerife 10/11 with RFA Wave Knight (A389) following her in two days later.
RFA Diligence returned to the UK via Gibraltar 13/11/06, she is due to enter refit on her arrival back home.
The RFA Fort Austin (A386) and the Sir Bedivere (L3004) were last seen at anchor at 16.00 the previous day so are presumed to have left on the 22nd as well, RFA Mounts Bay also left on 22/09, calling at Lisbon 26/09, while Oakleaf was seen leaving Portland around the same time.
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RFA Fort Rosalie (A186)RFA Fort Rosalie (A385)RFA Fort Sandusky (A316)
RFA Sir Galahad (1987)RFA Sir Geraint (L3027)RFA Sir Lamorak (L3532)
RFA Sir Lancelot (L3029)RFA Sir Percivale (L3036)RFA Sir Tristram (L3505)
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 RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The ship was originally for army service and was taken over the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Royal Navy in 1970.
Sir Bedivere first saw combat in the Falklands War of 1982 when along with all the Royal Navy 's other amphibious shipping it was sent recapture the Falkland Islands from an Argentine force.
Its recent deployment was in support of Operation Telic in 2003 where the ship operated as the vessel for the British and American mine ships.
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 Sir Lancelot Class
RFA Sir Bedivere at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.
L3004 RFA Sir Bedivere leaving Malta, 21st May 2003.
Either RFA Sir Tristram or RFA Sir Galahad (L3505) at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.
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 eBay.co.uk - rfa, Postcards, Philately Postal History, Militaria items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
RFA RESOURCE PLAQUE launched '66 served in Falklands
RFA FORT GRANGE and TIDESPRING (RN, naval, warship HMS)
RFA TIDEREACH with ALBION (RN, naval, warship HMS)
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 Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review
RFA Sir Bedivere and HMS Enterprise at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.
RFA Fort George or RFA Fort Victoria at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.
HMS Bulwark with RFA Fort George on the right and RFA Fort Victoria on the left at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.
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 India, Indian States, India States, Indian hotels, Indian News and Indian Tourism, India Travel
RFA Sir Galahad (L3005) - fatally damaged by bombs from Douglas A-4B Skyhawks (Later sunk as war grave)
RFA Sir Lancelot (L3029) - damaged by unexploded bombs from Douglas A-4B Skyhawks
RFA Sir Tristram (L3505) - damaged by bombs from Douglas A-4B Skyhawks
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 Historic Vessels Reserve List
RFA Sir Bedivere L3004 (1967) – Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).
Originally built for the British Army but transferred in 1970 to the Royal Navy’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary with the rest of her class.
RFA Sir Percivale L3036 (1968) – Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).
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 Warships Magazine - WEB SPECIAL - Attack on America
The ARG includes the veteran assault ship HMS Fearless (L10) and the Landing Ships RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004), RFA Sir Tristram (L3505), RFA Sir Percivale (L3036) and RFA Sir Galahad (L3005).
Saif Sareea is the finale of the Royal Navy’s Argonaut 01 deployment, which kicked off in August with the departure of the Mine Counter-Measures task group.
Crucial support is being provided by the RFA supply ships Oakleaf (A111) Fort Rosalie (A385) and Fort Austin (A386).
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 Encyclopedia Search
War, set over a raging and an almost free-form improvised backing...returned from the
The third RFA Sir Galahad (L3005), a landing ship (logistic)...sunk in the
The ship has seen service in two wars since it was built, both...
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 Braid Image Naval
RFA SIR BEDIVERE MOORED AT DEVONPORT DOCKYARD, PLYMOUTH Ref: DB18851
RFA SIR BEDIVERE (L3004) MOORED AT DEVONPORT DOCKYARD, PLYMOUTH Ref: DB18853
RFA SIR BEDIVERE (L3004) MOORED AT DEVONPORT DOCKYARD, PLYMOUTH Ref: DB18854
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All photos are copyright to Adrian Jones, and may only be reused with appropriate acknowledgement.
After some very useful information from David Bolton CPO (Ck) RFA Retd., I have hereby ensured that these ships are referred to as RFA ships, and not HMS or Fleet Auxiliaries.
RFA is the preferred term for the RFA, whom this page celebrates.
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 UK Forces Deployed to Sierra Leone
Sir Bedivere Class Logistic Landing Ship, Amphibious Ready Group arrived 15th May 2000?
Sir Bedivere Class Logistic Landing Ship, Amphibious Ready Group arrived 15th May 2000 left for the UK on 21st June 2000.
A number of aircraft are deployed aboard these vessels including
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 Middle East Open Encyclopedia: RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Middle East Open Encyclopedia: RFA Sir Bedivere (L3004)
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They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
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 British naval forces in the Falklands War Information
HMS Conqueror (S48)- sank the ARA General Belgrano
RFA Sir Galahad (1966)- fatally damaged by Skyhawks.
British naval forces in the Falklands War from Wíkipedia.
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 Armed Forces - Royal Navy - n4a7 - Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service - Landing Ships Logistic - Sir Bedivere Class - Bay ...
Armed Forces - Royal Navy - n4a7 - Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service - Landing Ships Logistic - Sir Bedivere Class - Bay Class
By the end of 2006 only one of these vessels (Sir Bedivere) will remain in service, Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram having been decommissioned earlier in 2006.
Although this class is being replaced by the Landing Ship Dock (Auxiliary) vessels Sir Bedivere is programmed to remain in service until 2011.
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 British Warships Volume 2, Post 1950: It's Your History
HMS Fearless, Amphibious Assault Ship (L10), RFA Sir Geraint, Landing Ship (L3027)
RFA Argus, Aviation Training Ship (A135), HMS Coventry, Type 22 Frigate (F98)
RFA Explorer (A163), Loyal Moderator, Fleet Tender (A220)
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