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NationaS Flagship Takes to Sea for the First Time
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NationaS Flagship Takes to Sea for the First Time
Pictured is HMS Queen Elizabeth exiting Rosyth dockyard for the first time as the ship heads out on sea trials. She is escorted by an 820 Sqn Merlin Helicopter.
She had been under construction since 2014 at Rosyth Dockyard.
Later, 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
Credit: MoD/Crown copyright 2017
Media ID 15230193
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The HMS Queen Elizabeth, the nation's flagship, embarks on its maiden voyage as it gracefully exits Rosyth dockyard. This historic moment marks the beginning of sea trials for the colossal 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier. Accompanied by an 820 Sqn Merlin Helicopter and later joined by Type 23 frigates Sutherland and Iron Duke, this formidable fleet sets sail to safeguard our seas during these crucial trials. Constructed since 2014 at Rosyth Dockyard, the Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers are a testament to British engineering prowess. These mammoth warships span four acres of sovereign territory and possess unparalleled global deployability for over five decades in service to the United Kingdom. As future flagships of the Royal Navy fleet, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales represent cutting-edge naval technology. Initially equipped with helicopters capable of utilizing their vast flight deck and hangar space, these carriers will soon be armed with F35 Lightning II stealth fighter-bombers from 2020 onwards. This print captures not only a significant milestone in naval history but also showcases Britain's commitment to maintaining military superiority. With its powerful presence on both land and sea, this iconic vessel symbolizes our unwavering dedication to national security while projecting strength across international waters.
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