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RFA Argus deploys to Sierra Leone

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship began her journey to Sierra Leone recently as part of the UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak.  

RFA Argus sailed from Falmouth this morning with Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), Royal Navy personnel and Royal Marines, along with 3 Merlin helicopters, aircrew and engineers from 820 Naval Air Squadron.

On arrival RFA Argus will play a vital role in transporting medical teams and equipment as well as assisting experts deployed to help tackle the Ebola epidemic. The deployment is expected to last up to 6 months.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visited RFA Argus, an aviation support ship, earlier in the week to emphasise the leading role which the UK has taken in tackling the crisis in Sierra Leone.

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