 HMS "Rhyl" returned to UK waters in 1967 to become Captain D Home Fleet, eventually decommissioning in Plymouth to undergo a major refit to upgrade to a "Leander"-like specification.In April 1982, "Rhyl" was ordered south for operational duties with the task force in Operation Corporate, but mechanical failure prevented the deployment.She subsequently took her place as part of Operation Corporate acting as Ascension Island guardship until July 1982.