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Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS St Albans on Exercise with USS George W Bush
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Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS St Albans on Exercise with USS George W Bush
Royal Navy frigate HMS St Albans passes USS George W Bush during an exercise in the Middle East.
Both HMS ST Albans and sister ship HMS Somerset were involved in a PASSEX (Passage Exercise) for 3 days with the US Carrier USS George H W Bush and other smaller units USSs Mitscher, Gettysburg and Springfield.
The exercise saw involvement in Air Defence Exercises, Surface threat Exercises and Anti submarine Warfare exercises.
HMS ST Albans is deployed to the Middle East for 6 months where she is undertaking Counter Terrorism, Anti Narcotics and Anti Piracy operations
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The print captures a remarkable moment of cooperation and partnership between the Royal Navy and the United States Navy. The image showcases the Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS St Albans passing by the imposing USS George W Bush aircraft carrier during an exercise in the Middle East. For three days, both HMS St Albans and its sister ship, HMS Somerset, engaged in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the US Carrier USS George H W Bush and other smaller units such as USSs Mitscher, Gettysburg, and Springfield. This comprehensive exercise involved various aspects of naval warfare including Air Defence Exercises, Surface threat Exercises, and Anti-submarine Warfare exercises. HMS St Albans is currently deployed to the Middle East for six months where it is actively involved in Counter Terrorism, Anti Narcotics, and Anti Piracy operations. This photograph symbolizes not only the strength of military equipment but also highlights international collaboration against common threats. The presence of both British and American naval forces underscores their shared commitment to maintaining peace and security in this vital region. It serves as a reminder that through joint efforts like these exercises, nations can effectively combat terrorism, drug trafficking, piracy while fostering strong alliances built on trust and mutual respect. Photographed by LA (Phot) Simmo Simpson from Armed Forces Media Services Division UK MOD Crown Copyright 2021
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