One of the Town-class ships achieved lasting fame: HMS Campbeltown (ex- USS Buchanan). In the Commando raid Operation Chariot, Campbeltown, fitted with a large demolition charge, …

HMS Richmond is a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. She was launched on 6 April 1993 by Lady Hill-Norton, wife of the late Admiral of the Fleet The Lord Hill-Norton, and was the last …

HMS Richmond, like all Type 23 frigates, is one of the Royal Navy’s most versatile warships, embarking on a wide variety of operations, all over the world. Find out more about her history, …

HMS RICHMOND. She was immediately placed on the Disposal List and sold to BISCO for demolition by G W Brunton and arrived in tow at the breaker’s yard at Grangemouth on 29th …

This is a list of all British ship classes that served in World War II. This list includes all British ship classes including those which did not serve with the Royal Navy or British military in general.

The accompanying book, Richmond at War 1939-1945, by Simon Fowler, published by the Richmond Local History Society in September 2015, tells the story of life in the town during the …

The current HMS Richmond is a Type 23 Duke Class Frigate, entering service in 1995. Click here to view the current HMS Richmond. Survey reports on the above action may be viewed from …

HMS Campeltown took part in one of the most dramatic naval operations in WW2 when she was modified and had several tons of explosive fitted in her bow.

From august 1943 Richmond served in the Royal Canadian Navy, based at St. John's, Newfoundland, until December 1943, when with newer escorts available, she was placed in …

Sep 30, 2021 · Available supported fixed-wing / rotary-wing aircraft featured in the design of HMS Richmond (F239). 1 OR 2 x Westland Lynx Wildcat HMA.2 OR Westland Merlin HM.2 …