Modern Combat Ships - 1: Leander Class

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From the Dust Jacket. The 'Leander' class of frigates forms the backbone of Britain's surface fleet, 24 of the original units still serving in the RN. These classic ships have seen service throughout the world, protecting British interests in the sunny East, the icy fishing grounds of the northern seas, and the stormy waters of the South Atlantic. In this authoritative book Cdr. C J Meyer OBE, RN a serving submarine specialist, displays his expertise in the field of the surface ship and studies the career of a remarkable class of vessels. There are details of the origins, construction and operations; all the 'Leander' weapons systems - Seacat, Ikara, Exocet, Sea Wolf and more - and helicopters - Wasp and Lynx - are covered; and there are sections on non-British and exported 'Leanders'. Replenishment at Sea and the 'Batch' modernisations. Over 150 photographs and line drawings supplement the text and illustrate the many aspects of these RN warships. Anybody who has ever had any interest in military affairs, ships, naval history or weapons should buy this excellent first in the Ian Allan 'Modern Combat Ships' series.