Timeline
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 1974 | |
| May 9, 1975 | |
| Aug 1977 | assigned 829 Sq Wasp HAS.1 XV632 as /340-AD to work up ready for ship commissioning. Until c Nov 1978, with period of temporary loan to HMS Phoebe. |
| Oct 13, 1977 | |
| Nov 1978 | assigned 702 Sq Lynx HAS.2 XZ244 as /340-AD, until Apr 1982 |
| Dec 1980 | deployed to Middle East for Armilla Patrol, with HMS Apollo, supported by RFA Tidepool and RFA Fort Austin. Relieved on station by HMS Newcastle. Armilla Patrol |
| Aug 29, 1981 | HMD Devonport Ship open to visitors at Plymouth Navy Days 1981 Navy Days 1981 |
| Apr 14, 1982 | HMD Devonport assigned 815 Sq Lynx HAS.2 XZ251 as /340-AD (fitted with Sea Skua launcher) and embarked at HMND Devonport on 19 Apr. |
| Apr 19, 1982 | Departed HMNB Devonport for South Atlantic as part of Canberra Group. Operation Corporate |
| May 21, 1982 | |
| May 21, 1982 |  San Carlos Water San Carlos Water, with tragic loss of life and Lynx HAS.2 XZ251/340-AD aboard |