If you really want to look at maritime capability and force projection, look no further than the Royal Fleet Auxillary (RFA), second to only the Naval Fleet Auxillary Force (NFAF).

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If you really want to look at maritime capability and force projection, look no further than the Royal Fleet Auxillary (RFA), second to only the Naval Fleet Auxillary Force (NFAF)./1
If you really want to look at maritime capability and force projection, look no further than the Royal Fleet Auxillary (RFA), second to only the Naval Fleet Auxillary Force (NFAF)./1
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary have been the armicustodes of the Royal Navy since 1905, supporting her through the most testing of conflicts. From the first world war to the Malta convoys, to the Falklands conflict, and onwards to the modern-day.

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The Royal Fleet Auxiliary have been the armicustodes of the Royal Navy since 1905, supporting her through the most testing of conflicts. From the first world war to the Malta convoys, to the Falklands conflict, and onwards to the modern-day. /2
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary have been the armicustodes of the Royal Navy since 1905, supporting her through the most testing of conflicts. From the first world war to the Malta convoys, to the Falklands conflict, and onwards to the modern-day. /2
Not only does the Royal Fleet Auxillary support our own fleets, but those of our allies too - from the United States Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy, to those closer to home, the French, the Italians, and the like - a force all too familiar and well-versed in cooperation.
Not only does the Royal Fleet Auxillary support our own fleets, but those of our allies too - from the United States Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy, to those closer to home, the French, the Italians, and the like - a force all too familiar and well-versed in cooperation.
Not only does the Royal Fleet Auxillary support our own fleets, but those of our allies too - from the United States Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy, to those closer to home, the French, the Italians, and the like - a force all too familiar and well-versed in cooperation.
The RFA is the fifth fighting arm of the Royal Navy, crewed almost entirely by civilian personnel which delivers almost unparalleled worldwide logistic and operational support to the Royal Navy and its allies.
The RFA is the fifth fighting arm of the Royal Navy, crewed almost entirely by civilian personnel which delivers almost unparalleled worldwide logistic and operational support to the Royal Navy and its allies.
The RFA is the fifth fighting arm of the Royal Navy, crewed almost entirely by civilian personnel which delivers almost unparalleled worldwide logistic and operational support to the Royal Navy and its allies.
It's an essential component of our navy which allows us to operate where we do - facilitating the movement of our ships, and their sustained deployment from as far east as the Pacific Ocean, as far west as the Caribbean, as far south as South Georgia and as far north as Iceland.
It's an essential component of our navy which allows us to operate where we do - facilitating the movement of our ships, and their sustained deployment from as far east as the Pacific Ocean, as far west as the Caribbean, as far south as South Georgia and as far north as Iceland.
It's an essential component of our navy which allows us to operate where we do - facilitating the movement of our ships, and their sustained deployment from as far east as the Pacific Ocean, as far west as the Caribbean, as far south as South Georgia and as far north as Iceland.
The Royal Fleet Auxillary also undertakes counter-piracy patrols and counter-narcotic operations, like those seen in the Caribbean. Simply put, acting as a barrier similar to the United States Coast Guard in stopping the movement of illegal substances north and island-bound.
The Royal Fleet Auxillary also undertakes counter-piracy patrols and counter-narcotic operations, like those seen in the Caribbean. Simply put, acting as a barrier similar to the United States Coast Guard in stopping the movement of illegal substances north and island-bound.
The Royal Fleet Auxillary also undertakes counter-piracy patrols and counter-narcotic operations, like those seen in the Caribbean. Simply put, acting as a barrier similar to the United States Coast Guard in stopping the movement of illegal substances north and island-bound.
Ignoring the RFA's obvious military & policing role - it also plays a large role in Britain's ability to project humanitarian aid to war-torn, famine-ridden, or disaster-prone areas.
Ignoring the RFA's obvious military & policing role - it also plays a large role in Britain's ability to project humanitarian aid to war-torn, famine-ridden, or disaster-prone areas.
Ignoring the RFA's obvious military & policing role - it also plays a large role in Britain's ability to project humanitarian aid to war-torn, famine-ridden, or disaster-prone areas.
Ignoring the RFA's obvious military & policing role - it also plays a large role in Britain's ability to project humanitarian aid to war-torn, famine-ridden, or disaster-prone areas.
Yearly at least one RFA vessel is assigned to the Caribbean in preparation for the hurricane season, here it is able to rapidly respond with a plethora of assets to those in need.
Yearly at least one RFA vessel is assigned to the Caribbean in preparation for the hurricane season, here it is able to rapidly respond with a plethora of assets to those in need.
Yearly at least one RFA vessel is assigned to the Caribbean in preparation for the hurricane season, here it is able to rapidly respond with a plethora of assets to those in need.
Yearly at least one RFA vessel is assigned to the Caribbean in preparation for the hurricane season, here it is able to rapidly respond with a plethora of assets to those in need.
The RFA is often the unappreciated wing of the Royal Navy.

This shouldn't be so, it champions the very principles of the Royal Navy and acts to provide a better world for all.
I'd argue, the RFA is the draconarius of our maritime forces, or at least should be.
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