Wave-class tanker
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The Wave-class tankers are a class of two fast fleet tankers which were in service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary the naval auxiliary fleet of the United Kingdom. The class was tasked with providing f
RFA Wave Ruler (left) carrying out a replenishment at sea with the frigate HMS Iron Duke in 2006
Wave Knight prepares to transfer fuel to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan during a replenishment at sea.
Wave Ruler underway with a United States Coast Guard Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin helicopter embarked
Wave Ruler (background) refuels USS Robert G. Bradley in the Pacific Ocean.
Ol-class tanker (1965)
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The Ol-class tankers were a series of three "fast fleet tankers" used by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, the naval auxiliary fleet of the United Kingdom, tasked with providing fuel, food, fresh water, ammu
Wave-class tanker
…to Royal Navy vessels around the world. The two ships in the class are: RFA Wave Knight and RFA Wave Ruler. These were ordered to replace the aging Ol-class tankers RFA Olna and RFA Olwen. The two vessels have seen service in a number of locations, including anti-drug and hurricane relief operations in the Caribbean…
RFA Olmeda
RFA Olwen in 1982.
Bristol Group - A Type 21 frigate conducting replenishment at sea (RAS) with RFA Olna. May 1982. Picture taken from HMS Cardiff