The fourth Leander class to be completed, by Cammell Laird in 1963, Ajax following conversion to carry the Ikara anti-submarine missile system, at Newcastle on 1 March 1980.

Judging by the number of lights she must have looked good at night. Nice view of the old Quayside as a bonus.

Arrived Millom, Cumbria on the 3rd August 1988 to be broken up.

AJAX at Barrow awaiting tow to the breakers 31.03.88

Always sad to see proud warships at the end of their lives.