Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 May 2021. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Friday, 28 May 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Fleet Solid Support Ships: Deployment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what Fleet Solid Support ship capacity is sailing with the HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group.
- Answer
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RFA Fort Victoria has been allocated to the Carrier Strike Group as the Fleet Solid Support ship.
She will provide vital support to CSG21 by acting as a stores ship and a fleet tanker. RFA Fort Victoria is fitted with four central replenishment rigs, so she can replenish two warships simultaneously with fuel and stores and has another refuelling rig at her rear. She also has a large flight-deck, hangar and maintenance facilities for helicopters.
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- 7095
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Deployment HMS Queen Elizabeth Fleet solid support ships
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- 2021-05-28 08:23:20 +0100
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