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HMS Queen Elizabeth conducts vital system tests off the coast of Scotland
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HMS Queen Elizabeth conducts vital system tests off the coast of Scotland
Pictured is an aerial view of HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Iron Duke (centre) and HMS Sutherland (right).
The carrier is shown conducting vital system tests off the coast of Scotland.
HMS Queen Elizabeth left Rosyth, where she has been under construction since 2014, to conduct sea trials.
Type 23 frigates Sutherland and Iron Duke joined the 65, 000-tonne aircraft carrier, along with Merlin Mk2 helicopters of the Fleet Air Arm, to guard the seas as the trials get under way.
The Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers are the biggest warships ever built for the Royal Navy - four acres of sovereign territory, deployable across the globe to serve the United Kingdom on operations for 50 years.
HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales will be the most advanced warships in the Royal Navy fleet.
They are the future flagships of the nation. Initially the ships will carry helicopters. The vast flight deck and hangar can accommodate any helicopter in Britains military inventory.
From 2020, however, our punch will be delivered by the F35 Lightning II, the worlds most advanced stealth fighter-bomber
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
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The print captures the majestic sight of HMS Queen Elizabeth, flanked by Type 23 frigates HMS Iron Duke and HMS Sutherland, as they conduct vital system tests off the picturesque coast of Scotland. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone for the Royal Navy's largest warships ever built - four acres of sovereign territory that can be deployed worldwide to serve the United Kingdom on operations for half a century. After years of construction in Rosyth, HMS Queen Elizabeth embarked on her sea trials with an impressive fleet comprising Merlin Mk2 helicopters from the Fleet Air Arm. These aircraft will provide essential air support and surveillance during this crucial testing phase. As future flagships of the nation, both HMS Queen Elizabeth and her sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, will revolutionize naval warfare capabilities. Initially designed to carry helicopters, their expansive flight deck and hangar can accommodate any helicopter in Britain's military inventory. However, starting from 2020 onwards, these colossal carriers will unleash their true power with the deployment of F35 Lightning II stealth fighter-bombers - widely regarded as the world's most advanced aerial weaponry. This awe-inspiring image encapsulates not only Britain's commitment to maintaining its global presence but also showcases cutting-edge technology that ensures national security for decades to come. The trials conducted here represent a significant step towards unleashing these behemoths' full potential in safeguarding our seas and projecting British power across international waters.
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