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    Royal Navy Amphibious shipping in the 1960s

    As is well known the Royal Navy built up a decent force of new and converted amphibious ships in the 1960s based on the converted carriers Bulwark and Albion, the two Fearless class LPDs and the Sir Lancelot class LSTs. Mention, however, is made in some sources of proposals to build additional...
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    • 1960s amphibious warfare vessel cold war commando carrier great britain helicopter carrier north atlantic treaty organisation royal fleet auxiliary royal marines royal marines commandos royal navy united kingdom
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    Royal Navy Commando Carrier replacement 1960s

    In the 1960s the RN considered ordering up to six purpose built Commando/ASW carriers to replace the Albion and Bulwark conversions. It is a pity that the RN's focus on trying to keep its fixed wing aircraft carriers stood in the way of this programme as a decent design emerging in the second...
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    • 1960s amphibious warfare vessel cold war commando carrier great britain helicopter carrier royal marines royal marines commandos royal navy united kingdom vstol carriers
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    British Carriers Commando Ships and Escort Cruisers 1963 to 1968

    Hi Folks, I am interested in information on the cancelled British CVA-01 carrier design. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thankyou in advance. Regards, Greg
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    • aircraft carrier amphibious warfare vessel anti-air warfare anti-submarine warfare area air defence cold war commando carrier cruiser fleet air arm great britain guided missile aviation cruiser helicopter carrier late 1960s north atlantic treaty organisation royal marines royal marines commandos royal navy v/stol aircraft vstol carriers vtol
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