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Dates: 1977 - 1997 HMS Battleaxe (F89) was a Type 22 frigate of the Royal Navy. She was sold to the Brazilian Navy on 30 April 1997 and renamed Rademaker. HMS Battleaxe was featured in Tom Clancy’s novel Red Storm Rising. Propulsion: 2 shafts, COGOG 2 ? Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B boost gas turbines (54,600 shp) 2 ? Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C cruise gas turbines (9,700 shp) . Speed: 18 knots (33 km/h) cruise 30 knots (56 km/h) top speed .
Memories of HMS Battleaxe
HMS Battleaxe in 1954Written by Leslie Sharpe  "The Battleaxe I was on was the weapons class destroyer and the memory was of taking part in the fleet review and escorting the royal yacht around the UK after the coronation and providing street lining party for the Queens tours of the major cities including my home town Hull. Each place put on dances for the ships companies and good runs were had by all with the girls being particlarly friendly as in those days they loved sailors...Happy Days"
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving HMS Battleaxe
" does anyone know Wayne Champs. I lost touch with him in the late 80’s, whilst he was serving on HMS Battleaxe.It would be great to catch up. "
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" Wayne,are you out there?Does anyone know Wayne Champs?Lost contact years ago while he was serving on Hms Battleaxe.I think it was the late 80’s.Wayne also went to T.S Swiftsure in Farnham.Those were the days!!!! Penny x "
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" Hi there, I am looking to find a lost friend from 1986. The ship was the HMS Battleaxe and it was in Halifax for 3 three weeks. The name was CPO Brian G Haynes, who was married and I believe living in Plymouth at the time when not on ship. My brother Jeff (Canadian Navy) and I took Brian as our UK ..."
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" Hi there, I am looking to find a lost friend from 1986. The ship was the HMS Battleaxe and it was in Halifax for 3 three weeks. The name was CPO Brian G Haynes, who was married and I believe living in Plymouth at the time when not on ship. His birthday is Dec 31st, 1957. My brother Jeff ..."
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HMS Battleaxe
1977 - 1997
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