HMS Ark Royal (R09) in the Mediterranean in 1971 also featured HMS Galatea (F18) and RFA Olna (A123)
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 Published On Jun 29, 2024

HMS Ark Royal proceeds to the Mediterranean where she will be joined by HMS Galatea.
Simulated combat sequence with Phantom, Buccaneer and Fairey Gannet AEW scramble.
A Sea King helicopter lowers a probe into the sea, HMS Galatea receives instructions to radar sweep.
A Wasp flies between two ships, guns fire. Reference to "Russian destroyer" off port bow. Planes return. Scenes of Ark Royal refuelling and replenishment at sea; oiler Altair comes alongside, as does RFA Lyness. Three ships seen linked together. Galley scenes in Ark Royal as supplies are stored. Sunset: night flight of Phantoms takes off. The next day: Ark Royal heads into Naples harbour for visit, escort of small craft an finally dropping anchor.

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