HNLMS Van Galen was a frigate of the Van Speijk class. The ship was in service with the Royal Netherlands Navy from 1967 to 1987. The ship's radio call sign was "PAVB". She was sold to the Indonesian
HNLMS Van Galen before her upgrade
A Westland Wasp with folded rotor blades on the flight deck of Van Galen.
HNLMS Van Galen after the mid-life upgrade program.
Yosaphat "Yos" Sudarso was an Indonesian naval officer killed at the Battle of Arafura Sea. At the time of his death, Yos Sudarso was deputy chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy and in charge of an a
HNLMS Van Galen (F803)
…1987 Identification Pennant number: F803 Code letters: PAVB Fate Sold to the Indonesian Navy 11 February 1986 Indonesia Name Yos Sudarso Namesake Yos Sudarso Acquired 11 February 1986 Commissioned 2 November 1987 Identification Pennant number: 353 Status Active service General characteristics Class & type…
A replica of the RI Matjan Tutul at the Satriamandala Museum
Yos Sudarso Postage Stamp