Laforey class destroyer

Laforey class destroyer

Two classes of destroyer of the Royal Navy are known as the "Laforey" class.

* The "Laforey" class of 22 destroyers launched from 1913 to 1915.
* Sixteen destroyers of the L and M class launched from 1939 to 1941 are also known as the "Laforey" class.


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