HMS Queen Elizabeth Returns To Portsmouth After Leading Carrier Strike Group Exercises
The aircraft carrier was in the North Sea as part of Exercise Joint Warrior – spearheading a UK Carrier Strike Group for the first time.
The aircraft carrier was in the North Sea as part of Exercise Joint Warrior – spearheading a UK Carrier Strike Group for the first time.
Eleven nations, 6,000 personnel, 81 aircraft, 28 ships and two submarines have been taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior.
Once in Portsmouth, the 2,000-tonne patrol ship will undergo further tests and trials before being commissioned into the Royal Navy.
UK and US jets embarked on the aircraft carrier are now proven in day and night-time conditions.
Admiral Tony Radakin was speaking during a visit to HMS Prince of Wales, where he set out his vision for the Navy.
The Ice Patrol Ship has undergone a five-month revamp in a dry dock ahead of the deployment.
Fourteen F-35Bs have landed on the carrier which is preparing to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior – NATO's largest annual exercise.
The Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier will join the exercise off the coast of Scotland.
HMS Scott spends most of her time in the South Atlantic region and can remain at sea for up to 300 days a year.
The personnel tested positive for coronavirus during a second round of testing on the ship.
A review of the ship's design has been completed after 10 days of scrutiny, which was carried out virtually.
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The Queen Elizabeth-class ships are the first aircraft carriers to be built for the Navy since HMS Ark Royal was decommissioned in 2011.
The aircraft carrier has arrived back in Portsmouth after undergoing further Carrier Strike Group training.
The tanker spent five months undergoing improvements and changes ahead of her renewed duties supporting the Royal Navy.