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RFA DEWDALE (1) 1942-1959
GRT 8265. Built Cammell Laird 1941. 8 cyl H&W B&W diesel.
Completed as LSG. In action during the North Africa landings when she shot down at least two JU88s. Present at the re-occupation of Greece and the Malaya landings. Reconverted to tanker at Portsmouth 1946/7. Sold for scrap 1959. 
Photo 1955.

RFA DEWDALE (1) 1942-1959

GRT 8265. Built Cammell Laird 1941. 8 cyl H&W B&W diesel.
Completed as LSG. In action during the North Africa landings when she shot down at least two JU88s. Present at the re-occupation of Greece and the Malaya landings. Reconverted to tanker at Portsmouth 1946/7. Sold for scrap 1959.
Photo 1955.

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