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RFA Lyme Bay is a Bay-class landing ship dock of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. She is capable of delivering a significant fighting force anywhere in the world.
RFA Lyme Bay (L3007) is currently on deployment
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As a Bay-class landing ship, RFA Lyme Bay’s is to deliver troops, vehicles, stores and ammunition on Fleet operations across the globe. This enormous ship helps the Royal Navy maintain the ongoing waves of an amphibious assault. From combat operations and international exercises to humanitarian aid missions, RFA Lyme Bay and her crew help make sure the Fleet is prepared for anything.
26 August, 2005.
RFA Lyme Bay was commissioned and entered service in 2007.
Lyme Bay provides humanitarian and disaster relief following Tropical Storm Erika, with her mexeflote transferring water, aid and specialist teams ashore.
2018 In January, she rejoins the fleet following completion of her refit.
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The UK merchant sailors of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary provide global and crucial logistical and operational support to the Royal Navy fleet.
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