The Royal Fleet Auxiliary has seen its numbers bolstered as RFA Tideforce – the last of four new-generation tankers – was welcomed into the Fleet…
A service of dedication was held in Dorset for the 39,000-tonne ship – second only in size to the UK’s two new aircraft carriers. RFA Tideforce will now join her sister ships Tidespring, Tiderace and Tidesurge in providing fuel at sea to Royal Navy, NATO and allied warships, as well as other supplies and fresh water when required.