RFA Argus
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RFA Argus is a Primary Casualty Receiving Ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. We're tweeting updates from the ship and her ship's company.
Joined December 2018
Lifting and shifting. 101 bags of UK aid; food, water, shelters and sanitary products. Careful work is needed to clip them onto a Merlin in the hover!🚁.Delivered on to our US partners coordinating on the ground 🇺🇸🇬🇧.@845NAS @RoyalNavy.@jtfbravo @Southcom @FCDOGovUK @UKinHonduras
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I spy a new helicopter on deck 👀🚁. Hello to this CH47 Chinook, fuelling up on deck, 🇺🇸 @USArmy green contrasting nicely with maritime grey of our @815NAS Wildcat and @845NAS Commando Merlin🇬🇧. @Southcom @jtfbravo @JSHeappey @BWallaceMP @RoyalNavy @RFAHeadquarters @RoyalMarines
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On station in Honduras 🇭🇳 assisting @Southcom @jtfbravo with tasking. 203 Flt @815NAS Wildcat head inland with @24CdoRE + #CHF MAOT conducting aerial surveys & DAMASS (Damage Assessment)🚁🗺. @RoyalNavy @JSHeappey @BWallaceMP @RNASYeovilton #flynavy @UKinHonduras🇬🇧 @cruzrojahon
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A new day, we continue!.Argus & @845NAS are still shifting 101 bags of UK aid🇬🇧 for #Honduras.US military partners @jtfbravo @Southcom & @GOAL_Global @USAIDHonduras @USAID are then coordinating relief on the ground 🇭🇳🇺🇸#Eta #HurricaneIota @RoyalNavy @ComdJHC @DefenceHQ @FCDOGovUK
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HIFR: Helicopter In-Flight Refuelling. A sped up vid to show our Tailored Air Group practicing this tricky procedure. Lots of teamwork on show with the aircrew and deck teams #1700NAS @845NAS @RNASYeovilton @RNASCuldrose #MerlinMonday @co_chf
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Here's the video of our Marine Evacuation System (MES) being deployed yesterday. Apologies for the portrait format .#MR3 #RFAArgus #marinesafety #slide
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⏰ It is past midnight here in the Caribbean and #TeamArgus have started our 11/11 challenge for #PoppyAppeal @PoppyLegion. 11hrs of continuous and different activity until 1100. #lestweforget 💪
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For any Deck Officer the first time they “take the ship” is a big moment in their career. Third Officer Sam Marsh has today reached that milestone after three years of training 😁😁😁😁 @RfaNostalgia @RFAHeadquarters
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Our Hospital Officer, Lt Emily Harding:."There are few permanent sea drafts for RN Nurses. As a woman and a nurse in the @RoyalNavy I'm proud to serve at sea ensuring the Maritime Role 3 hospital on Argus is ready to be activated when required.".@navy_women #womenatsea #RNwomen30
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It’s so good to be back in the @FOST SCEXAs. We wave goodbye to @845NAS following our successful joint APT(N) deployment @UKinCaribbean with @RoyalNavy We have a few more days at sea before heading alongside with @DefenceES in #Falmouth @RFAHeadquarters
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Tweeto couldn’t resist taking this shot of Argus looking majestic in front of the lights of Falmouth last night 😁⚓️
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#TeamArgus still patrolling the #Caribbean Sea. Ever ready to support the region til the end of #HurricaneSeason, and still on counter-narcotics ops with our international partners. @jiatfs @USCG @kon_marine @UKinCaribbean @UKOTAssociation
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We did it!! 🏆. It was hard work and there are plenty of sore bodies on board, but 11 hours of continuous activity is now complete!.Please check our page below, this 11/11 challenge was tough, but @PoppyLegion are a worthy cause! #lestweforget
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Good morning British Virgin Islands Great to see you!! @845NAS @ComdLittoralSG @HMS_Medway @RoyalNavy @RNASCuldrose @24CdoRE @bvigovoff
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#FridayFlyby 🚁.We may be biased, but Argus looks good on patrol with that blue #Caribbean sea and sky! 🌅⚓. Spot the @815NAS Wildcat on deck, and the #RFA and @47CdoRM @RoyalMarines sea boats. Video from @845NAS #CommandoMerlin. @RFAHeadquarters @UKinCaribbean @RNASYeovilton
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One of the less known parts of the ship is the extensive ramp that links the flight deck to the actual Hospital in the depths of the ships. This ramp, which replaced one of the hangars, allows us to speed up the process of moving patents around the PCRF. #ReadyForAnything ⚓️
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Welcoming back a @USArmy CH47 Chinook for fuel ⛽ 🚁.Joint Ops 🇬🇧🇺🇸 to deliver aid deeper into #Honduras 🇭🇳 and help ongoing relief work following Hurricanes #Eta and #Iota. @UKdefUS @UKinHonduras @jtfbravo.@Southcom @RoyalNavy @RFAHeadquarters @UKinUSA
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Our ship is #COVID free. To keep a bubble we're at a remote jetty and we're not allowed away. If a hurricane hits the #Caribbean we can then safely offer help wherever needed. but that beach looks good. And what are our Marines up to? @RFAHeadquarters @47CdoRM #RFA #RN #RM
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#TeamArgus in a whole ship effort to support the US military 🇺🇸and bring aid to the Honduran people 🇭🇳. @24CdoRE @59_Cdo_Sqn @3Cdo_Bde @Commando_Ops @RNASYeovilton @RNASCuldrose @AdmTonyRadakin @RFAHeadquarters
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A lovely morning in Portsmouth for the Mistral Class FS Dixmude to arrive. 🇫🇷 @MarineNationale @HMSQNLZ #springweather
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Synchro start-up! 🚁🌪. One for the #FlyNavy fans. Two of our embarked Merlin Mk4 helicopters firing up simultaneously. Listen out for that distinctive Merlin sound at the end 👂 🎶 Lovely stuff. #TeamArgus #CommandoMerlin #Caribbean.@845NAS @RNASYeovilton .@ComdJHC @co_chf
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Hello @HMS_Medway Team ARGUS is in gorgeous Barbados (Shame no going ashore). We look forward to working alongside you in supporting British overseas territories in the region. @ComdLittoralSG @845NAS @24CdoRE @815NAS #1700NAS #alwaysready @gisbarbados
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Folllowing a 4 day transit from #Devonport, #Argus arrived in #Gibraltar this morning. A warm welcome as always by @RNGibSqn . @RFAHeadquarters . #RFA #RoyalFleetAuxiliary #SteepClimb
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30 years ago women first deployed to sea in the @RoyalNavy 🙌. Today the #RFA and #RN have women in a variety of roles. We gathered servicewomen who make up #TeamArgus to mark the date. @OnthisdayRN #WomenAtSea #RNwomen30 @navy_women @careersatsea @RFAHeadquarters
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Remembrance Sunday at sea 🌊.All the units that make #TeamArgus, sailors and embarked forces, came together in a wreath-laying ceremony. #LestWeForget #wewillrememberthem. @RFAHeadquarters @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines @BritishArmy
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This morning Argus returns to Portland after a month long period of intensive flying trials with Wildcat HMA mk2 helicopter. Operating in the West African oceanic region between the Canary.Islands and Cape Verde, and then into the Mediterranean, we have steamed over 8,00 miles
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RFA ARGUS ship’s company photograph 😁 what an amazing backdrop 🇬🇮 plus some other cheeky shots 📷 . #PlatinumJubilee three cheers to your majesty @RoyalFamily #HM70
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Hello #BVI. A beautiful day to sail in and drop anchor just off Spanish Town on the island of Virgin Gorda. 🇻🇬 ⚓ #Caribbean #rainbow @RFAHeadquarters @UKTOA @BVIGovernment @bvigovoff @bestofbvi @BVILondonOffice
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RFA Argus arrives in Grand Harbour, Malta on her maiden visit. HMS Argus was part of the Malta Convoys in 1942. #opachillian #RFAHeadquarters
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The crew of Argus are just some of the #keyworkers from @RFAHeadquarters who spend months away at sea providing support and protection to the UK. This #seafarersday we are in the Caribbean preparing to offer humanitarian aid during #hurricaneseason @careersatsea #ukincaribbean
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Ahoy @HMS_Medway! Snaps of Task Group training: ship handling and aviation drills. Medway can certainly manoeuvre at speed and good work to all for squeezing a Merlin Mk4 on that flight deck. @845NAS @RNASYeovilton @RFAHeadquarters @Swestred @DefenceHQ #Caribbean #makingwaves #RN
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A busy day for the whole UK Task Group in the #Caribbean. In #Montserrat 🇲🇸 @815NAS conducted volcanic observations @mvoms, @845NAS @24CdoRE landed the Crisis Response Troop ashore to practice Disaster relief, had an interview on #ZJB radio, and met with @HMS_Medway @RoyalNavy👍
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We've just arrived into #Bridgetown @Barbados. A good view on the way in and some tight parking with help from the port's tug boats! @NationBarbados @BarbadosToday @RFAHeadquarters @RoyalNavy (and did you spot @HMS_Medway?)
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Beautiful calm evening for Ship’s Company and the MR3 Embarked Forces sundowners 🌅 #lifeinablueone
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Good Morning. Well I promised an early start 🥱 ☕️. Crisp, fresh with only the sounds of the Dawn Chorus. #HTS #alongsideroutines #disembarkation @RFAHeadquarters @QARNNS @NavyLookout @RMBandService @NurseJennyBuck @RNPics_
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We do rather like our whistle 😁 @NavyLookout.
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Twenty-Four Hour Pitstop completed. All Ships Company #onenavy #oneteamonedream suitably refreshed/re-charged and ready for the next challenge. 👍🛳🏥🩺🩻👏✅ @RFAHeadquarters @NavyLookout @QARNNS @RMBandService @NurseJennyBuck @SrgCdreMarshall @1700NAS
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We're back! A quick stop in #Curaçao to collect stores then we continue Counter-Narcotic Ops with @USCG @USCGSoutheast. To support this we've been quiet on the tweets recently but never fear - updates from all our activity are incoming! Did you miss us? @UKinCaribbean @RoyalNavy
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A short stop for @RFAArgus in Portsmouth after a few days of Navigation training. Luckily we found it 😂 Now the opportunity for a walk ashore. @RFAHeadquarters maybe @RfaNostalgia can guess where tweeto is 🤔 #portsmouth @HMSQNLZ
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As @RFACardiganBay prepares to undergo @FOST training she needs to reprove her ability to operate with aircraft. @RFAArgus was on hand to capture a video of a Mk2 Merlin from @RNASCuldrose #flyingtigers
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Today’s action has seen us working with @FOST and the Fleet Air Arm on deck landings with a Merlin MK3 to regain our Aviation Currency. (Also gave Tweeto an excuse to crack out the camera 😁). ⚓️ #ReadyForAnything
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Sunset setdown at sea. An @845NAS Merlin landing on our flight deck. Part of the UK Task Group in the #Caribbean. #CommandoMerlin.@UKinCaribbean @RFAHeadquarters @co_chf @ComdJHC @RNASYeovilton @Commando_Ops
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Nice time lapse of #Argus approaching the breakwater at #Gibraltar earlier this week 👍 . Filmed by PO(C) Richmond
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The Crisis Response Troop of @24CdoRE @3Cdo_Bde operating with @845NAS from Commando Helicopter Force @ComdJHC. Practicing fast-roping drills onto our flight deck. #TuesdayMotivation @BritishArmy @RoyalNavy
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The whole ship #TeamArgus have been busy loading stores and aid into lift bags. They are now being moved on deck ready for our helicopters to lift and deliver it inland 🇭🇳 #1700NAS @845NAS #CommandoMerlin @RFAHeadquarters #Honduras @UKinHonduras #UKAid 🇬🇧
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Testing the new Flight Deck Lighting. Don’t worry, we’ve not been assimilated 😊#aviationplatform #redlightgreenlight #wheresmyhelicopter @RFAHeadquarters @RoyalNavy @NavyLookout @RNPics_ @1700NAS
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This time last week #TeamArgus ran disaster relief exercises ready for #HurricaneSeason. This was in #BVI but we are out patrolling again, ready to support the wider #Caribbean. @RoyalNavy @RFAHeadquarters @bvigovoff @845NAS @815NAS @24CdoRE @47CdoRM @QARNNS @HMS_Medway @Barbados
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It’s business as usual for RFA Argus today. We’ve been conducting aviation training with @FOST and a Wildcat Helo ⚓️ #FleetAirArm #ReadyForAnything
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A lovely day at anchor in Tremadog Bay off the coast of Wales 🏴. With #824NAS Merlin’s from @RNASCuldrose ranged on the deck. @RFAArgus @RFAHeadquarters
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We're on our way! .#TeamArgus have been retasked, off to support US military with relief efforts in Honduras 🇭🇳 @Southcom @jtfbravo 🇺🇸 🇬🇧. @RFAHeadquarters @RoyalNavy @ComdJHC @RoyalMarines.
In response to Honduras' call for assistance in the wake of Hurricane Eta, Minister for the Armed Forces @JSHeappey has authorised the deployment of @RFAArgus to support relief operations. #GlobalBritain
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The flight deck of a Batch 2 OPV is not a big target. A good challenge for fast roping? Why not!! Vid of our Crisis Response Troop jumping from a #CommandoMerlin onto @HMS_Medway. @24CdoRE @RNASYeovilton @845NAS @RoyalNavy @59_Cdo_Sqn @RoyalMarines @co_chf @UKinCaribbean
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Departmental familiarisation. Engineering meets Executive. Here we have our very own CDT(E) on the wheel with her eyes on the heading under the tutelage of the Ships Navigator. #Engineering #navigation #teamworks @RFAHeadquarters @NavyLookout @RNPics_
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Little clip of early activity from our HADR exercise on #BVI this week. More to come! Here the #Wildcat from @815NAS carring a recce team of @24CdoRE Crisis Response Troop ashore. @bvigovoff @BVIGovernment @GusJaspert @VIGazette @BVIBeacon #HurricaneSeason @BVILondonOffice
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#WildlifeWednesday.Out in the #Caribbean sea birds just love dropping in. Here an @845NAS #CommandoMerlin pilot says hi, maybe they gave him a few flying tips?🚁. Any #twitchers know the species?🐦 @Natures_Voice @BirdWatchDaily @BirdWatchingMag @RNASYeovilton @wwf_uk @RoyalNavy
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Running down both sides of the ship we have the Port and Starboard Green Miles. They give access to various spaces such as the hangars, which are closed up at sea to maintain watertight integrity. A great space for a game of hide and seek too 😁⚓️
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ARGUS’ primary role is as the @royalnavy’s only Primary Casualty Receiving Ship🛳 Tagged in photos: @surgcdremarsahll @royalnavy @medicsnavy @ecg1510 @qarnns @nursejennybuck @RFAHeadquarters @MedicsNavy @RNPics_ @1700NAS @RMBandService @VAdmAndrewBurns
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Happy Birthday to the @USCG, 230 years today!! We are privileged to have a great team on board showing how well 🇺🇸 + 🇬🇧 work together, running maritime security and counter-narcotic ops in partnership with @47CdoRM @815NAS @845NAS. @RoyalNavy @Southcom #DSF @jiatfs #Caribbean
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Wishing the @USCG a #Happy4thofJuly. We have a team on board who have quickly become part of UK Team Argus, working in close partnership with our aviation and @47CdoRM units to support maritime security patrols in the #Caribbean. @Southcom #JIATFS #DSF @RoyalNavy @815NAS @845NAS
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Blue Skies - calming waters - a crisp breeze, and most importantly, no-one suffering from sea sickness (anymore) 😂 @RFAHeadquarters @NavyLookout @RfaNostalgia @edwardnorthey @NurseJennyBuck
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RFA Argus riding out Storm Eunice alongside in Falmouth. #Bowthrust #MainEngines Immediate Notice #battendownthehatches @RFAHeadquarters @NavyLookout @RNPics_ @1700NAS
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One of our major roles is aviation training. With 3 spots on the flight deck available for aircraft, the team overseeing the evolutions need a clear view of everything - Flyco is situated high up on the ship to give exactly that! . ⚓️
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Waving off @HMS_Medway as she leaves #Curaçao, off to continue her patrols in the #Caribbean. TTFN, we'll see you back out on hurricane watch very soon! #forwardtogether @UKinCaribbean @RoyalNavy
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Well three Tugs can only mean one thing. Here we go again. With names like Careful - Powerful and Adept, it’s safe to say we’re in good 🙌. What will this week bring? Oh the anticipation #CaptainsSeaWeek #coiledspring @RFAHeadquarters @NavyLookout @RNPics_
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With hurricane season approaching, @RFAArgus is in the Caribbean to provide support to British Overseas Territories. We’re here with @ComdLittoralSG, @HMSMedway, @845NAS, @815NAS and @24CdoRE, ready to help from the sea, on the land and in the air. #alwaysready @UKinMontserrat
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The ABDF @AntiguaOpm came to work with the ship, helping us process stores after our aid work in Honduras. Great to be able to work with the teams from #Antigua and #Barbuda 🇦🇬 @UKinCaribbean @LT_in_AandB @Swestred @RFAHeadquarters @RoyalNavy
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This #ArmedForcesDay we are deployed in the Caribbean. We asked those on board our ship to reflect on what the military and the #RFA @RFAHeadquarters have done for the UK in the past, and what opportunities service still offers today. @careersatsea #ArmedForcesDay2020 @RoyalNavy
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A lovely evening in Cardigan Bay for @RFAArgus with #824NAS from @RNASCuldrose embarked. @RFAHeadquarters @FAA_RN
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A real family affair onboard Argus, as Capt Jim Garson sails with his son, 3/O(X) Andrew Garson for the first time, one of his OOW's
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203Flt Wildcat helicopter on joint operations with @kon_marine HNLMS Groningen - an important return to flying for our Dutch friends. More detail here @RNASYeovilton @815NAS @UKinCaribbean @UKDefenceNL #Caribbean
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Day One - Emergency Stations and Lifeboat Musters. Equipment Checks and Stretcher Training. All in a days work. #MR3 #capability #teamworks #interaction @RFAHeadquarters @NavyLookout @RNPics_ @QARNNS @NurseJennyBuck
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RFA ARGUS arriving back in UK this morning after a 12 month deployment in the Med & IndoPacific regions. @RFAHeadquarters .@navy
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#TeamArgus working with @Southcom @USAIDHonduras @USArmy @jtfbravo who are delievering aid in 🇭🇳. #1700NAS deck teams from @RNASCuldrose helping refuel the CH47 🚁 and our RN Phot 📸 was on hand to capture the images @RoyalNavy @AdmTonyRadakin @RFAHeadquarters.
A look at a @USArmy helicopter from @jtfbravo landing on the UK ship @RFAArgus for refueling as it supports U.S. #DisasterRelief efforts in #CentralAmerica. JTF-Bravo continues supporting int'l efforts to deliver #humanitarian aid after #HurricaneEta. @RoyalNavy @RFAHeadquarters
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A view of Antigua 🇦🇬 .Great phots of Argus approaching #AntiguaandBarbuda from 203Flt Wildcat @815NAS @RNASYeovilton . @LT_in_AandB @UKinCaribbean @NavyLookout
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We are delighted to have arrived in #Algiers today. Our mission in the Mediterranean is as part of the Task Force of #OpAchillian. We will stay for several days during which time our crew will take part in joint training with our Algerian counterparts.
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🎅🤶🎄has arrived early @RFAArgus with🎁 donated to every member of the Ships Company. That’s a lot of colourful wool 😊, greatly appreciated at this time of year @Seafarers_Trust @MothersUnion @RFAHeadquarters @NavyLookout @PennyPhillips2
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Today is the launch of the #PoppyAppeal by RBL @PoppyLegion. On ship we are going to take on the 11/11 challenge: a period of 11 hrs continuous activity just before #Remebrance Day. Different challenges, incl continuous walking. Link to sponsor us below:
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It is not all work onboard @RFAArgus there is always time for a flight deck BBQ 😁 and a bit of down time. Sadly we did not pick the best weather window - but a spot of rain never stops the great British BBQ 🍖 @RFAHeadquarters @RNASCuldrose
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In a rather chilly Falmouth morning, we had a Liferaft demonstration. As you can see it doesn't always come out the right way up so this is the reason we all learn how to right a liferaft at sea survival school @RFAHeadquarters
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Tonight we celebrated a career that will span 40 years and 22 days, beginning on the 05th April 1982 onboard RFA Fort Grange. We wish C/O(LS) Colin Grylls a happy retirement, and all the best in your next adventures. #oneinoneout #humorous @RFAHeadquarters
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A recent CASEVAC ex to rescue casualties at land or sea, more prep ready to support the #Caribbean in #HurricaneSeason. A Merlin Mk4 from @845NAS @co_chf use hoists and Hi-Line to recover from deck and from @47CdoRM @RoyalMarines RIBs. @UKinCaribbean @DefenceHQ @RFAHeadquarters
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We wave a fond farewell to our hosts @LT_in_AandB @ABHCUK @AntiguaOpm @Swestred in #AntiguaandBarbuda as we depart the #Caribbean and head into the Atlantic to start our passage home for some needed TLC from @DefenceES #AandPFalmouth @UKinCaribbean @RFAHeadquarters @RoyalNavy
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Surrounded by the beautiful 🏴landscape, we celebrate #ArmedForcesDay. We thank those, past and present, who have served and continue to serve their country @RFAHeadquarters @RoyalNavy
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A classic #Caribbean 🇦🇬 Sunset marks the end of an Argus #pizza party. 🍕🌅.Funding from @RNRMC meant everyone, including the catering teams, can enjoy a night off. A nice close for those on the crew changeover coming up (including Tweeto!). #TeamArgus #MNTout
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#Fiji50 .#TeamArgus is honoured to have proud Fijians working on board. Yesterday as a surprise treat they cooked a special menu of traditional food for to celebrate #FijiDay. 🇫🇯 Delicious!🙌👍 . Thank you - Vinaka vaka levu. @ukinfiji @fijitimes #Fiji #1700NAS.@BritComMil
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The Maritime Role 3 responded to a Mass Casualty incident as part of JW 192 today, demonstrating capability to CATF and CLF on their visit to RFA Argus. #JW192 #ExGS19 #CJEF @RFA @QARNNS @CdreIngaKennedy @faye_matt
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A stunning end to a busy day for the whole ship ⚓️🌅. P.s. has @RFAFortVictoria been working out?😂💪🏻
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#TeamArgus has a number of @RoyalMarines and today is the Corps Birthday, 356 years since this famous fighting force was formed. We gathered some of the best Bootnecks to say #HappyBirthday 🎉🎂.#hoofing @47CdoRM @42_commando @3Cdo_Bde @Commando_Ops @BrigRCantrillRM #CHF @co_chf
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Here we go again. Perfect weather conditions 😊. Batten down those hatches #MR3 #integration #capability @RFAHeadquarters @NavyLookout @RNPics_ @NurseJennyBuck
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And we’re off! . After testing the lifeboats following a quick shift over to Queens Wharf, Argus is back at sea and raring to go ⚓️
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RFA Argus Junior Rates Mess got a complete makeover during our maintenance period,looks brand new! @RFAHeadquarters @RoyalNavy @apgroupuk
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Our 25 tonne crane being load tested with a big old bag filled with 25 tonnes of water.
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