HMS Belfast and the Korean War

• An American helicopter flies over HMS Belfast in the Yellow Sea, 1951

  An American helicopter flies over HMS Belfast in the Yellow Sea, 1951

  The Korean War began on 25 June 1950. Communist North Korean troops invaded South Korea and rapidly advanced southwards. The UN was quick to respond, encouraging its members to support South Korea. Many countries sent troops.

• HMS Belfast in action during the Korean War, November 1951

  HMS Belfast in action during the Korean War, November 1951

  HMS Belfast played an active role in the Korean War from 1950-1952 working with other Allied forces to support the retreating American and South Korean troops.

• HMS Belfast during the Korean War

  HMS Belfast during the Korean War

  The Royal Marine Band from HMS Belfast entertains troops ashore in Korea, September 1952.

• HMS Belfast in action during the Korean War

  HMS Belfast in action during the Korean War

  In this photograph HMS Belfast approaches HMS Ocean prior to the transfer of Rear Admiral Scott-Moncrieff, Flag Officer, Second in Command, Far East Station from his flagship HMS Belfast to HMS Ocean to observe air operations against targets in NW Korea.

• HMS Belfast during the Korean War

  HMS Belfast during the Korean War

  This photograph shows the transfer of South Korean Marines from HMS Belfast to a landing craft for the occupation of Sin Do, September 1951.

• HMS Belfast during the Korean War

  HMS Belfast during the Korean War

  A South Korean naval craft coming alongside HMS Belfast during blockade patrols off Inchon.