India - Nepal - Pakistan
Jul. 07, 1948 - 5.7.48 Achilles of River Plate joins the Indian Navy The Indian Navy today acquired it first cruiser, when H.M.S. Achilles heroine of the River Plate battle against the Graf Spee, was handed over at Chatham to Mr. V.K. Krishna Menon, Indian High Commissioner in London, to be re-named H.M.I.S. Delhi. Among Those at the ceremony was Vise-Admiral W.E. Parry, who commanded the Achilles at the River Plate. Keystone Photo Shows: Mr. V.K. Krishna Menon, inspecting a R.N. Guard of Honour, at Chatham today
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