HMS Edinburgh is the last of the Type 42 destroyers and is on her first stop on a round-Britain farewell tour which ends nearly 30 years of service. Current Edition; Topics. Agriculture; ...

The primary role of the Type 42 destroyers was providing air defense for the fleet. With their long-range sensors, the ships could also act as radar pickets, sailing ahead of a task group. HMS ...

The last HMS Glasgow, a Type 42 Destroyer, was awarded the “Falkland Islands 1982” battle honor. The new anti-submarine warfare frigates will be known as the City Class. Follow us on Facebook ...

Last Type 42 Destroyer Returns. ... She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles - as the Type 42s make way for the new-generation Type 45s.

The Type 45 Destroyer is a new air defense warship that will succeed the existing Type 42 destroyers in service. The ships will be equipped with the Principal Anti Air Missile System, ...

The last remaining Type 42 destroyer sailed into her home port of Portsmouth after her final deployment before being decommissioned. Kerry Swain reports. Last updated Thu 28 Mar 2013.