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Memories of the Royal Naval School, Malta, 1947 - 1978.

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RFA Brown Ranger At Malta 1962. GRT 3417. Built H&W Glasgow, 1941. 6 Cyl H- B&W. Speed 14. Based Gibraltar and escort oiler on all Malta convoys and N. African landings. Port oiler Bone and Algiers. Thence Pacific Fleet including Leyte and re-occupation of Honkers and Shankers. Royal tour with Vanguard. Latterly between the Med and Home stations with a venture across the Pacific to support Sir Percivale. Laid up Devonport November 1974 for disposal. Sold for scrap at Gijon, April 1975.

RFA Brown Ranger

At Malta 1962.
GRT 3417. Built H&W Glasgow, 1941. 6 Cyl H- B&W. Speed 14.
Based Gibraltar and escort oiler on all Malta convoys and N. African landings. Port oiler Bone and Algiers. Thence Pacific Fleet including Leyte and re-occupation of Honkers and Shankers. Royal tour with Vanguard. Latterly between the Med and Home stations with a venture across the Pacific to support Sir Percivale. Laid up Devonport November 1974 for disposal. Sold for scrap at Gijon, April 1975.

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phillrose   [Jul 28, 2010 at 01:35 AM]
She had a good long action filled life, built them well in those days.
Martin Powell   [Jul 28, 2010 at 04:34 PM]
Just like you Phill.

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