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Celebrating the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

RFANostalgia brings together photographs, memories, artwork, models, stamps, video and historical notes from the RFA family — past and present.

"When you look to the future, take a moment to look back."

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Main collections

The principal RFANostalgia sections are hosted as linked galleries and archives. Some are large collections in their own right — not just a cupboard with a label on it.

RFA People collection
People

RFA Nostalgia — People

Started in 2006 with photos from George Mortimore, rebuilt in January 2011 and extended by Capt. David Gerrard, RFA (Retd), until January 2016. Now maintained by Cadet BRAMBLE with help from 200+ contributors.

Photos and slideshows may be viewed without logging in. Registration is needed to post comments, upload photos and more.

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RFA Ships collection
Ships

RFA Nostalgia — Ships

Over 3,600 photos of RFA ships from 1905 to the present day, including RMAS, predecessors and Army vessels. Historical information is drawn from established RFA publications and contemporaneous sources.

Copyright remains with the image owners, acknowledged where known. Images may be downloaded only for private use.

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RFA Art collection
Art

RFA Art

Paintings, drawings and cartoons connected with the RFA.

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RFA Models collection
Models

RFA Models

Model collections, mostly from Andrew Grima, Norman Hill and Bryan Young.

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RFA Stamps collection
Philately

RFA Stamps

Stamps and philatelic material, mostly from the collections of Maurice Mann and George Mortimore.

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RFA Video collection
Video

RFA Video

A collection of videos found on YouTube, Facebook or captured and created elsewhere.

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RFA MOD(N)
Official

RFA — MOD(N)

The Royal Navy's official Royal Fleet Auxiliary information.

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RFA Association

RFA Association website and resources.

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RFA Historical Society badge History

RFA Historical Society

Historical research, records and RFA heritage.

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RFAA Plymouth
Plymouth

RFAA Plymouth

RFA Association Plymouth branch and related information.

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RFAA Archive
Archive

RFAA Archive

Archive material from RFAA Plymouth.

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