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And a fine welcome at Portsmouth for the destroyer HMS Dauntless and aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales as they too returned from the UKCSG 2025 deployment, deserving of their own BZ for a job well done. Photos by our contributor Derek Fox.
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The Royal Navy Duke Class (Type 23) frigate HMS Richmond inbound to @HMNBDevonport this afternoon following completion of the eight-month Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment. Vid includes saluting guns firing and a Merlin flyby. BZ to the ship's company for all their defence…
The Royal Navy Duke Class (Type 23) frigate HMS Richmond inbound to @HMNBDevonport this afternoon following completion of the eight-month Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment. Vid includes saluting guns firing and a Merlin flyby. BZ to the ship's company for all their defence…
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Here's @USNavy Virginia Class attack submarine (SSN), USS Vermont about to depart the sub base at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia after completing a maintenance period under AUKUS. Submariners of the Royal Australian Navy are in her crew as part of preparation for the RAN…
The @RoyalNavy Duke Class (Type 23) frigate HMS Portland is seen here outbound from @HMNBDevonport this morning. Note the absence of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM). Portland was the second of the Dukes to receive them. Completed 'trials and loading eight of the upgraded Naval Strike…
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