NATO maritime exercise off the east coast of Scotland

Jul. 24, 1973 - NATO Maritime Demonstration (Exercise Sally Forth): A major demonstration of maritime power arranged by the Ministry of Defence for the Defence Ministers of the NATO countries, took place today off the east coast of Scotland. The demonstration in which some 25 British ships and 60 aircraft took part included: air operations from HMS Ark Royal, air to surface attacks by RN and RAF aircraft; anti-submarine exercises by frigates, Sea King helicopters and Nimrod aircraft; there was an amphibious warfare demonstration with Royal Marines from the Commando Carrier HMS Bulwark and the assault ship HMS Intrepid, including an assault launch of Commando carrying helicopters and landing craft, and a takeoff and landing of the RAF's VSTOL Harrier. The host on this occasion was Lord Carrington, the Defence Minister. Photo Shows: Head on view of HMS Fife, Kent, and Devonshire (destroyers) during the exercise

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Amphibious Arranged Attacks Bulwark Carrington Commando Devonshire Exercises Fife Frigates Harrier Helicopters Intrepid Nato Nimrod Takeoff Vstol

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