HMS Coventry floodlit in Hong Kong, 1980
'Conventry' (!) in Shanghai, 1980
Coventry intercepts the Soviet aircraft carrier Kiev in the South China Sea, 1980. The Kiev is now a tourist attraction in... China!
Divisions - Singapore, 1980
The original Lynx '336' (XZ257) lashed onto the deck, 1980. Later replaced by XZ242 which was lost with the ship. XZ257's cab is still in use as a Wildcat simulator.
Colin Northcott on the capstan; Cymro Plumstead 3rd from right in front row; John Hemmings 2nd from right in second row with Chris Briant next to him; Andy Stewart 5th left on front row with Selwy and Robby next to him.