RFA Olmeda 1967 - 1994

RFA Olmeda 1967 - 1994

Extensive service during the Falklands War, taking part in Operation 'Keyhole', the recapture of the island of Southern Thule. During the Gulf War she supported HMS Ark Royal in the Mediterranean. Laid up at Portsmouth in January 1994. Scrapped Alang.

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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.