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Fast Combat Support Ship HNLMS Zuiderkruis

HNLMS "Zuiderkruis" (1975-2012) was the second Fast Combat Support Ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy. She was mainly designed for Replenishment at Sea, providing fuel and supplies to naval task groups and NATO forces.

As a modern ship, "Zuiderkruis" allowed "one-stop replenishment." In addition to fuel, she carried aviation fuel (AVCAT), fresh water and spare parts. A helicopter deck supported vertical replenishment operations.

This book describes the history, construction and operational service of this Dutch naval vessel.

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De Koninklijke Marine en haar voertuigen - Een historisch beeldverslag vanaf 1945

This book guides the reader through the vehicles of the Royal Netherlands Navy. Featuring over 1.700 photos, it describes 800 vehicles that served in the Royal Navy, the Netherlands Marine Corps, the Marine Brigade, and the Naval Aviation Service. It provides a complete overview of these vehicles and their roles.

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