23 frigate arrived in London 26 November where she hosted a number of
events and dignitaries, demonstrating her awesome capability and
embarked Merlin Mark 2 helicopter. Royal Navy warship has since set sail
to continue with her national tasking.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
HMS St Albans passes the Thames Barrier on her way into London.
HMS St Albans passes the Thames Barrier on her way into London. The Type
23 frigate arrived in London 26 November where she hosted a number of
events and dignitaries, demonstrating her awesome capability and
embarked Merlin Mark 2 helicopter. Royal Navy warship has since set sail
to continue with her national tasking.
23 frigate arrived in London 26 November where she hosted a number of
events and dignitaries, demonstrating her awesome capability and
embarked Merlin Mark 2 helicopter. Royal Navy warship has since set sail
to continue with her national tasking.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Hobart Class Ships: Aussie Anti-Air Umbrella
Hobart Class Ships: Aussie Anti-Air Umbrella
“An announcement is now believed to be imminent on the future structure
of the AWD program and of ASC… believed likely to involve ramped-up
technical support from Spanish ship designer Navantia, on whose modified
F-104 platform the Hobart class is based, and the assumption by BAE
Systems of managerial responsibility for the overall program.”
“An announcement is now believed to be imminent on the future structure
of the AWD program and of ASC… believed likely to involve ramped-up
technical support from Spanish ship designer Navantia, on whose modified
F-104 platform the Hobart class is based, and the assumption by BAE
Systems of managerial responsibility for the overall program.”
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
HMS Duncan fires her main weapon for first time with a Sea Viper missile
HMS_Duncan_fires_her_main_weapon_for_first_timeHMS Duncan, the sixth of Britain’s Type 45 destroyers, successfully
downed a target with a Sea Viper missile – having fired her main weapon
for the first time. Seconds after erupting from its silo, the 450
kilogramme Aster 30 missile accelerated to 4 times the speed of sound
over the Atlantic as it manoeuvred to intercept a small unmanned target.
In the picture, the flash of fire as the missile leaves the silo is
reflected in the windows of HMS Duncan’s bridge. [Picture: Crown
copyright]
Friday, September 5, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
HMS Illustrious takes final bow - News stories - GOV.UK
HMS Illustrious takes final bow - News stories - GOV.UK
HMS Illustrious takes final bow
After a 32-year career, the last of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers decommissions in Portsmouth.
Having sailed over 900,000 miles on operations across the globe,
including helping with the aftermath of the first Gulf War, HMS Illustrious has been decommissioned at a ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base.
The ship’s white ensign was lowered for the final time in front of hundreds of guests, ending an era which began with the launch of her sister ship HMS Invincible in 1977.
Lady Sarah Chatto, whose mother Princess Margaret launched HMS Illustrious in 1978, was joined by 15 of the ship’s 17 former commanding officers at the decommissioning ceremony today.
Captain Mike Utley, the ship’s current commanding officer, said:
It has been a great honour to be the final commanding officer of
Ocean will eventually be replaced by two new 65,000-tonne aircraft carriers being built for the navy; HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.
The Ministry of Defence is looking to preserve HMS Illustrious as a lasting tribute to the personnel who served on all 3 of the Invincible Class aircraft carriers.
Bids from private companies, charities and trusts to secure her future are currently being considered, and a condition of sale is that HMS Illustrious must remain in the UK.
including helping with the aftermath of the first Gulf War, HMS Illustrious has been decommissioned at a ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base.
The ship’s white ensign was lowered for the final time in front of hundreds of guests, ending an era which began with the launch of her sister ship HMS Invincible in 1977.
Lady Sarah Chatto, whose mother Princess Margaret launched HMS Illustrious in 1978, was joined by 15 of the ship’s 17 former commanding officers at the decommissioning ceremony today.
Captain Mike Utley, the ship’s current commanding officer, said:
It has been a great honour to be the final commanding officer of
HMS Illustrious. This is a symbolic day in the history of the Royal NavyIllustrious is being replaced as the nation’s helicopter carrier by HMS Ocean which has just undergone a £65 million refit.
as we lower the ensign for the final time on the Invincible Class.
We say goodbye to Illustrious with sadness and pride as we remember her outstanding history, but also excitement as the Royal Navy looks to the future and HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Ocean will eventually be replaced by two new 65,000-tonne aircraft carriers being built for the navy; HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.
The Ministry of Defence is looking to preserve HMS Illustrious as a lasting tribute to the personnel who served on all 3 of the Invincible Class aircraft carriers.
Bids from private companies, charities and trusts to secure her future are currently being considered, and a condition of sale is that HMS Illustrious must remain in the UK.
Monday, August 25, 2014
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