SECRET

)(elinunt

(2)

Falkland Islands.

One Attack Submarine (CON

2 Frigates and FA Support were covertly deployed to

the South Atlantic for six weeks.

(3)

Bermuda. In response to a deteriorating Internat

Security situation an ad-hoc force of.80 infantry from

Belize and a Spearhead Company from UK were in Bermuda

over a three week period in December.

c.

1978

(1)

Kolwezi.

One VC10 and 3 Herculos aircraft were

deployed to Africa during the Kolwezi evacuation.' A

total of 130 servicemen were flown to Lusaka.

(2)

Logistic Support for UNIFIL and airlift of Fijian

contingent.

Additionally, the RN and RAF have participated in, or stood by to take

part in Service Assisted Evacuations from Phnom Penh, Saigon, Angola

(1975) and Beirut (1976). Moreover there have been several occasions

when i Ships nave been diverted to the SW Pacific, the S Atlantic

and to various parts of the Carribbean in anticipation of developing

emergencies.

EFFECT OF UNFORESEEN COMMITMENTS SINCE 1975

Effect on the Royal Navy

30. ND contribution awaited 7

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