Originally Posted by
Waterways
Kevin, did you go to the Falklands in the Falklands war?
No. I was on the Astronomer on our way back from the West Indies when she was requested for the Falklands. Those of us due leave left in, I think, Felixstowe then she went to the continent to be totally discharged before heading for Devonport to be converted for helicopter support. She then set off for the Falklands as the RFA Reliant.
Can't remember most who went except Gordon (Chippie) Ellis (2nd engineer)and Roy Dobson (chief officer). Got a booklet somewhere with all the details of those who sailed on her initially.
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