The RFA really came into its own in WWII when the British fleet was often far from available bases, either due to the enemy capturing available bases, or, in the Pacific, the sheer distances involved.
After 1945, the RFA assumed centre stage in supporting the operations of the Royal Navy in the many conflicts that the Navy was involved in.
SeaCrusader is not due to remain in the fleet for very much longer, since it is being replaced by newly built vessels operated under a Private Finance Initiative.
The RFA really came into its own in World War II when the British fleet was often far from available bases, either due to the enemy capturing available bases, or, in the Pacific, the sheer distances involved.
The RFA performed important service to the Far East Fleet off Korea from 1950 until 1953, when sustained carrier operations were again mounted in Pacific waters.
Sea Centurion was returned to its owners in 2002 and SeaCrusader in 2003 after performing cargo hauling duties for the campaign in Iraq.
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