HMS Phoebe (F42) was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy (RN). She was, like the rest of her class, named after a figure of mythology. Built by Alexander Stephen and Sons on the River Clyde, she was launched on 19 December 1964 and commissioned on 15 May 1966.

HMS Phoebe (F42), a Leander-class frigate launched in 1964. The ship played the fictional HMS Hero (F42) in the 1970s Warship BBC television drama series. References

HMS Phoebe (F42) was a Type 12I or Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy. She was the 6th ship of the name in the Royal Navy. In 1967 she took part in the withdrawal from Aden. In 1969 she took part in a NATO Fleet Review. In 1970 she took part in a Beira Patrol. She took part in the Apollo 13 recovery. In 1971 she was sent to the West Indies.

HMS Phoebe (F42) was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy (RN). She was, like the rest of her class, named after a figure of mythology. Built by Alexander Stephen and Sons on the River Clyde, she was launched on 19 December 1964 and commissioned on 15 May 1966.

HMS Phoebe (F42) was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy (RN). Built by Alexander Stephen and Sons on the River Clyde, she was launched on 19 December 1964 and commissioned on 15 May 1966. Phoebe decommissioned in 1991 and was sold for scrap the following year. See: Wikipedia.

HMS Phoebe (F42) was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy (RN). She was, like the rest of her class, named after a figure of mythology. Built by Alexander Stephen and Sons on the River Clyde, she was launched on 19 December 1964 and commissioned on 15 May 1966.

F42 HMS Phoebe, Towed Array Exocet Leander class Frigate, Royal Navy history and characteristics

Feb 9, 2015 · Seven Leander-class frigates played the role of HMS Hero and for continuity, all were repainted with the pennant number F42 of HMS Phoebe, the main warship used for filming. The others were HMS Danae , HMS Dido , HMS Diomede , HMS …

Media in category "HMS Phoebe (F42) (ship, 1964)" The following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. 197302 'HMS Hero Series' - Warship - Filmed on HMS Phoebe While John Harris Was Serving.jpg 3,962 × 2,745; 1.13 MB