Originally Posted by
chevvron
UK forces deployed comprised 2 aircraft carriers, 4 destroyers,7 frigates and various army and RM Commando units with air support from Akrotiri until October when the 'protection' task was taken over by the Arab League; sufficient UK forces were kept available to help defend Kuwait intil 1971.
None of the Invincible class aircraft carriers were deplOYED that I recall, largest helicopter carrier was the RFA Argus.
cheers