<p>Naval vessel HMAS Darwin was decommissioned on Monday morning, November 27, after 35 years of service</a>.</p><p>The guided missile frigate was used in the Middle East in Operation Slipper</a> between 2002-2014 and Operation Manitou between 2014-2016.</p><p>It was a part of Australia’s Gulf War effort as part of Operation Damask</a>.</p><p>The ship was farewelled with a cannon salute and an ensign fly-past. Credit: Royal Australian Navy via Storyful</p><br />
