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LCH's transferred to Philippines
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LCH's transferred to Philippines
Image of the former HMAS Balikpapan, HMAS Wewak and HMAS Betano being delivered to their new owners, the Philippines Navy.
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Re: LCH's transferred to Philippines
They could have sailed the LCH's to the Philippines it's not that far from where they operated in Australia. Would have been good training for the Philippines navy to get to know the vessels take some Australian seariders as observers as a safe guard. Cost to transport them on a ship lift for a short passage seems a bit silly. But I suppose they have a reason for it.
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Re: LCH's transferred to Philippines
Sad to see them leave, another class that was in her prime when I served.
cheers
Robert
cheers
Robert