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Joint Services Drills Held In Falklands

August 18 2010

United Kingdom

All three British military services recently completed a week-long exercise in the Falkland Islands, reports Mercopress (Uruguay).

HMS Portland (F-79), a Norfolk-class frigate, led the maritime component. She joined HMS Clyde, the Falklands patrol ship, to deploy the Roulement Infantry Company, consisting of the Welsh Guards and elements of the Light Dragoons, on West Falkland.

The frigate also practiced anti-submarine warfare skills and provided shore support with her Lynx...

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