History of Type 22 (Batch 1) Broadsword class F89 HMS Battleaxe
1975-sep
Ordered
1976-feb-4
Laid down
Yard No 1017
1977-may-18
Launched
1980-mar-28
Commissioned
1981-jan
Aircraft
assigned 815 Sq Lynx HAS.2 XZ725 as / 403-BX by Jan 1981 to Nov 1981
1981-aug-29
Port Visit
HMD DevonportNavy Days 1981Ship open to visitors at Plymouth Navy Days 1981
1981-nov
Aircraft
assigned 815 Sq Lynx HAS.2 XZ728 as / 403-BX by Nov 1981 to Apr 1982
1982-aug-2
Deployment
South Atlantic Departed HMNB Devonport for South Atlantic, escorting HMS Illustrious. Returned 19 Nov. Transit at least part way in company with HMS Amazon.
1983-jul
Aircraft
assigned 815 Sq Lynx HAS.2 XZ256 as / 403-BX by Jul 1983 to c Aug 1985
1984
Armilla Patrol Deployed Armilla Patrol with HMS Nottingham 1984-85
1985-sep
Aircraft
assigned 815 Sq Lynx HAS.2 XZ235 as / 403-BX by Sep 1985 to c Aug 1986