The Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary participated across the UK and overseas with as many ships, shore bases and naval establishments as possible.

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In addition, seven Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships and four support aircraft, consisting of Nimrod maritime patrol and Hercules transport planes will be part of the force.

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Donovan had been resentful after being told he would not be attached to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Cardigan Bay because he had disobeyed orders to clean part of the submarine, the court heard.

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