Wasps and Frigates

All pictures taken in 1973

Wasp preparing for take-off from SAS President Steyn
Deck handlers are preparing to remove restraining straps.

Wasp on deck, preparing for take-off. Deck restraints removed.

Wasp taking off from SAS President Steyn.

Wasp preparing to land on SAS President Steyn

South African and British warships exercise in 1973.
Foreground are SAS President Steyn, just beyond HMS Brighton
on the horizon, SAS Jan van Riebeeck, a W class destroyer.

SAS President Kruger - a converted Type 12 frigate.

Alan Hayman's SA Navy Page

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