From 1963 to 1965 Defender was refitted for the second and last time, losing the forward torpedo tubes and gaining the Type 903 fire-control radar. HMS Defender was alongside in Barbados 30 November 1966 for the Independence ceremony.The Duke & Duchess of Kent represented the Queen.
From 1963 to 1965, Defender was refurbished a second and final time, losing the forward torpedo tubes and acquiring the Type 903 fire-control radar. HMS Defender was anchored in Barbados on November 30, 1966 for the Independence ceremony. The Duke & Duchess of Kent stood in place of the Queen.