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ruairidh

28th of October 2006 (Sat), 12:59

Snapped today in the Gareloch. Losts of unusual ships about recently as they take part in Neptune Warrier 06

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PhotosGuy

28th of October 2006 (Sat), 20:30

Nice shot, & interesting sky in back!

peacock

29th of October 2006 (Sun), 11:42

What a great backdrop to shoot her against ! nice to see one of the navys "unsung" heroes.

Eagle

29th of October 2006 (Sun), 11:46

Love the shot. What is she used for? I've been back to look at this one a number of times.

ruairidh

29th of October 2006 (Sun), 14:49

Royal Fleet Auxillary (RFA). Fort George is a fleet replenishment vessel that supports THE Royal Navy. She can refuel/resupply two ships at the same time either via ship to ship system amidships or via helo's operating from the rear deck.

Royal Fleet Auxilary (http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.5414)

Check this video.

RFA Video (http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server.php?show=nav.5427)

I had popped out to see if any of the RFA's new Bay Class landing ship were about but they had both left the yard on the River Clyde

Stargazerfrank

29th of October 2006 (Sun), 18:31

A Great Picture.:)