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Largs Bay (LRGS) said farewell to the Falklands Islands after a very successful first visit by a LSD (A) and following a spectacular display of her prowess during a Capability Demonstration.
3rd Mar 2009GolfEight members of the ship’s company, including the Captain DJM Worthington OBE and Chief Engineer Robert Evans, enjoyed a day’s golf at the Riva Dei Tessali course during our port visit to Taranto, Italy.
2nd Mar 2009COs LuncheonCaptain Worthington OBE hosted an official luncheon onboard RFA Fort Austin that was attended by senior Italian Navy officers, including Rear Admiral Cassamassina.
24th Feb 2009Another Brazilian Stop for LargsAfter a 10 day passage from the Falklands Recife proved a welcome rest stop for Largs Bay.
24th Feb 200940 Commando Royal Marines Sail for TAURUS 09Royal Marines from 40 Commando Royal Marines have left their home base in Somerset, sailing from the UK with RFA Mounts Bay for TAURUS 09.
7th Feb 2009A Goodbye to the FalklandsDuring the last seven weeks the ship has been very busy with various tasks around the islands.
6th Feb 2009Orangeleaf in Heavy SeasAs the winter freeze and snowstorms bit hard into the UK, RFA Orangeleaf endured heavy sea and high winds to carry out her duties as FOST tanker.
3rd Feb 2009Wave Knight on DeploymentRFA Wave Knight has had a busy three months since completing her AMP at the end of October 08.
30th Jan 2009RFA Orangeleaf Undergoes Maintenance PeriodFollowing a well deserved rest for the crew over the festive period, Orangeleaf underwent a maintenance period at Portland to bring her back to her best to support Flag Officer Sea Training..
26th Jan 2009RFA Cardigan Bay in the NAGThe vessel remains in the Northern Arabian Gulf (NAG) and after a large crew change the Cardigan Bay set sail from Bahrain to her usual stomping grounds of over 28 degrees and 30 minutes north.