Astronomer

Astronomer Capt H S Braden and NP 2140, Lt Cmdr R Gainsford RN. Helicopter transport & support. Req 29 May. Fitted 2 Oerlikons & Chaff. Sailed 8 June. Port William 27 June and remained. Later RFA Reliant (3).

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A collection of over 3600 photos, started in 2006 with photos by George Mortimore. Rebuilt and expanded 2011 - 2016 by Capt. D.Gerrard RFA(Ret'd). Also included are the RMAS and it's predecessors and Army vessels. Send your photos for inclusion via eMail attachments to 'webmaster AT rfanostalgia DOT org'. Historical information sourced from Sigwart, Adams/Smith, Puddefoot, Hannan, Critchley, Villar, Cassar, Sowdon, Cooley, Habesch and various RFA publications.