The last meeting at sea between HMS Eagle and HMS Ark Royal (R09) in the Moray Firth, Scotland, March 1971. Eagle was involved in service release trials for the Harrier GR1, and Ark Royal had just completed her four year modernisation.

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HMS Chichester (F59), a Royal Navy Salisbury-class (Type 61) aircraft direction frigate, Launched 1955.The ship is seen here with its full radar and armament configuration.

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The MoD has now confirmed that RFA Tideforce and RAF surveillance aircraft were involved in the US-led operation to seize the tanker MV Marinera.

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