HMS Prince of Wales: Britain's biggest warship returns to Portsmouth for first time since repairs
Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has returned to Portsmouth as she continues her return to operations following nine months in Rosyth for repairs.
Families, friends and members of the public watched from the city's round tower as the Royal Navy's biggest warship came home for the first time since completing the repairs which are expected to cost about £25m.
Forces News live-streamed the ship's return, which you can watch below or by clicking here.
The 65,000-tonne vessel underwent major repairs in Rosyth after breaking down off the Isle of Wight nearly a year ago.
Once repairs were complete, the £3bn carrier left dry dock on 22 July and departed the Firth of Forth.
En route home, she sailed into open waters and was said to have made "calm seas rage" during power tests.
The warship also took part in training, with Royal Navy and Royal Air Force helicopter pilots practising their daytime and night-time landing skills on her flight deck.
In March, a Royal Navy spokesperson said: "We expect HMS Prince of Wales to commence her operational programme as planned in autumn 2023. This will include flying training and trials."
The operational programme is expected to include exercises with the F-35B Lightning jets.
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