On this day in March

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of March –   On this day –   (more…)
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On this day in February

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of February –   On this day –  (more…)
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New Year 2019 Codeword

RFA HISTORICAL SOCIETY New Year RFA Tankers Code Word for 2019 This Code Word Puzzle has the names of over 36 tankers of the RFA Service since its formation in 1905 up to the present day. Three ‘free’ letters are…
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On this day in January

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of January –   On this day –  (more…)
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Fort Class Plaques

FORT CLASS PLAQUES Sources Naval Stores Journal / G M Manuell MBE collection / Vancouver Maritime Museum   Just after the end of World War 2 and in the years following that conflict the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service added to…
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On this day in December

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of December – On this day – (more…)
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On this day in November

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of November – On this day –   (more…)
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UK Naval Oil Fuel Depots

UK Naval Oil Fuel Depots The Oil & Pipelines Agency operate six Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) around the United Kingdom. Gosport and Thanckes OFDs are located in southern England and support the adjacent HM Naval Bases, Portsmouth and Devonport respectively. The four…
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Gosport OFD commencement of develeopment

RFA Eaglesdale – Replenishment at Sea

RFA EAGLESDALE and Replenishment-at-Sea trials     On 4 March 1942 RFA Eaglesdale sailed from Londonderry, Northern Ireland to commence extensive Replenishment at Sea trials with RAS equipment from the captured German supply ship Gedania.       SS Gedania …
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On this day in March

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of March –   On this day –   (more…)
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On this day in February

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of February –   On this day –  (more…)
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New Year 2019 Codeword

HRFA2019Codeword
RFA HISTORICAL SOCIETY New Year RFA Tankers Code Word for 2019 This Code Word Puzzle has the names of over 36 tankers of the RFA Service since its formation in…
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On this day in January

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of January –   On this day –  (more…)
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Fort Class Plaques

Fort Beauharnois 04
FORT CLASS PLAQUES Sources Naval Stores Journal / G M Manuell MBE collection / Vancouver Maritime Museum   Just after the end of World War 2 and in the years…
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On this day in December

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of December – On this day – (more…)
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On this day in November

Since the creation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1905 the ships of the Service have, during the month of November – On this day –   (more…)
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UK Naval Oil Fuel Depots

Gosport OFD commencement of develeopment
UK Naval Oil Fuel Depots The Oil & Pipelines Agency operate six Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) around the United Kingdom. Gosport and Thanckes OFDs are located in southern England and support the…
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RFA Eaglesdale – Replenishment at Sea

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RFA EAGLESDALE and Replenishment-at-Sea trials     On 4 March 1942 RFA Eaglesdale sailed from Londonderry, Northern Ireland to commence extensive Replenishment at Sea trials with RAS equipment from the…
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