transferred 815 Sq Lynx XZ730 in from HMS Penelope, via Hercules from Yeovilton and onward relay by RFA Fort Austin to the South Atlantic, although the transfer never materialised with XZ730 going to HMS Arrow on 17 Apr.
1982-may-10
Deployment
Operation Corporate Departed HMNB Devonport for South Atlantic as part of Bristol Group, leaving theatre on 15 Jul 1982.
Task Group 316.1 departed for a 6 month round the world Endeavour 90 training cruise, escorting HMS Bristol (flagship) and in company with HMS Ariadne, as part of the Dartmouth Training Squadron. Returned to HMNB Devonport on 13 Jul.
Beira Patrol off Mozambique, for sanctions enforcement
MM38 Exocet single launcher Conversion to Exocet began at HMD Chatham, completed 1979
Vickers-Armstrong, High Walker