Joint training for Royal and U.S. Navy Gulf mine warfare forces was given extra bite with courtesy of fearsome U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolts.

The tankbusters tested the defensive skills of RFA Cardigan Bay HMS Bangor HMS Middleton and HMS Chiddingfold

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We are at sea with RFA Cardigan Bay supporting maritime security in the Gulf ⚓️

This #ArmedForcesDay , more than 7,300 service people will be deployed across the globe

Join us in saying thanks to those serving in the Gulf, the UK and around the world who work tirelessly to keep us safe and protect our way of life

Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 Royal Navy
#SaluteOurForces

#HappyFathersDay from UKMCMFOR! 👨
 
An especially big thanks to all the Dads who are currently deployed around the world and their families back home that send their love and support ⚓