F42 HMS Phoebe June 1984
23 June 1984, Portsmouth: HMS Phoebe (F42) was a Leander-class frigate. She was built by Vickers on the River Tyne. She was launched on the 19th December 1964. HMS Phoebe assisted in the withdrawal from Aden in 1967. In 1969, Phoebe took part in the 20th Anniversary of NATO Fleet Review held at Spithead.
In 1971 Phoebe was guard ship during talks between UK Prime Minister Heath and US President Nixon. In 1973, Phoebe took part in the Second Cod War.
In 1974, Phoebe commenced her modernisation, which including altering her weapons configuration. Her single 4.5-in twin turret was removed in favour of the Exocet anti-ship missile system. She took part in the Silver Jubilee celebrations and Fleet Review. During late 1977 and early 1978, Phoebe led a task force on active service to the South Atlantic (Falklands) in company with HMS Alacrity, HMS Dreadnought and RFA's Resurgent and Olwen. In 1978 Phoebe had the distinction of becoming the first frigate to operate the Westland Lynx attack helicopter.
In September 1982, Phoebe deployed to the South Atlantic in the aftermath of the Falklands War. In 1988, Phoebe took part in the rescue effort in the aftermath of the Piper Alpha oil rig explosion in the North Sea, which killed 167 people. Phoebe decommissioned in 1991 and was sold for scrap the following year.
Phoebe was used for the filming of the Warship BBC drama during the 1970s, set on board the fictional HMS Hero.
F42 HMS Phoebe June 1984
23 June 1984, Portsmouth: HMS Phoebe (F42) was a Leander-class frigate. She was built by Vickers on the River Tyne. She was launched on the 19th December 1964. HMS Phoebe assisted in the withdrawal from Aden in 1967. In 1969, Phoebe took part in the 20th Anniversary of NATO Fleet Review held at Spithead.
In 1971 Phoebe was guard ship during talks between UK Prime Minister Heath and US President Nixon. In 1973, Phoebe took part in the Second Cod War.
In 1974, Phoebe commenced her modernisation, which including altering her weapons configuration. Her single 4.5-in twin turret was removed in favour of the Exocet anti-ship missile system. She took part in the Silver Jubilee celebrations and Fleet Review. During late 1977 and early 1978, Phoebe led a task force on active service to the South Atlantic (Falklands) in company with HMS Alacrity, HMS Dreadnought and RFA's Resurgent and Olwen. In 1978 Phoebe had the distinction of becoming the first frigate to operate the Westland Lynx attack helicopter.
In September 1982, Phoebe deployed to the South Atlantic in the aftermath of the Falklands War. In 1988, Phoebe took part in the rescue effort in the aftermath of the Piper Alpha oil rig explosion in the North Sea, which killed 167 people. Phoebe decommissioned in 1991 and was sold for scrap the following year.
Phoebe was used for the filming of the Warship BBC drama during the 1970s, set on board the fictional HMS Hero.