Dale Class Oiler
The Dale class were a class of replenishment oilers taken up for service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, supporting the Royal Navy during the inter-war period. They went on to see action during the Second World War and supported British and allied fleet units in Cold War conflicts such as the Korean War.
Read more about Dale Class Oiler: Class Overview, Group I, Group II, Group III, Ships
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