assigned 702 NAS Lynx HAS.2 XZ245 as /321-AO, until c Dec 1981
1981-aug-29
Port Visit
HMD DevonportNavy Days 1981Ship open to visitors at Plymouth Navy Days 1981
1982-jan
Aircraft
assigned 815 NAS Lynx HAS.2 XZ691/321, until Apr 1982
1982-apr-5
Deployment
Operation Corporate Departed HMNB Devonport for South Atlantic, initially as part of CV Battle Group. Damaged by air attack in San Carlos Water 23 May and sank after a bomb exploded during the defusing attempt on 24 May 1982.
Fusiliers Regimental Museum Deck name plate recovered from San Carlos Water and presented to the Regimental Headquaters of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers on 1st anniversary of her sinking.