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HMS Exeter is shown in the foreground with HMS Illustrious, taking part in Exercise Neptune Warrior

HMS Exeter is shown in the foreground with HMS Illustrious, taking part in Exercise Neptune Warrior


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HMS Exeter is shown in the foreground with HMS Illustrious, taking part in Exercise Neptune Warrior

HMS Exeter is shown in the foreground with HMS Illustrious, taking part in Exercise Neptune Warrior.
Having spent two years embarking periodically in HMS Invincible as the High-Readiness Aircraft Carrier, 801 NAS had just returned from 6 weeks training with HMS Illustrious, in order to assist in her preparations for the role. Embarking for the second and third phases of her Operational Sea Training (OST) package, together with 849 Squadron A Flight Sea King Mk 7s and a Sea King Mk 6 of 771 Squadron, 801s Sea Harrier FA2s tailored their flying to provide progressive training for all of HMS Illustrious newly formed crew.
After two weeks of combined Fixed and Rotary Wing flying operations, HMS Illustrious next embarked the RAF Harrier GR7s of 1(F) Squadron, who soon adjusted to the unique demands of operating from an Aircraft Carrier at sea. It was at this point, after three intensive weeks that HMS Illustrious and her Tailored Air Group (TAG) were assessed to be fit to continue into Phase 3 of OST, where a highflying rate would be integrated into a tactical scenario.
Following a brief port visit to Newcastle, in order to refresh all embarked personnel and conduct essential maintenance, HMS Illustrious sailed with her full complement of TAG for Exercise Neptune Warrior. This Exercise had an extremely large number of multinational participants, ranging from HMAS Anzac (an Australian Frigate), to a Dutch Submarine, and was conducted in the challenging waters of the North-West Scottish coast. Neptune Warrior pitted two large Naval Task Groups against each other in a complex Political scenario, and enabled the TAG to operate in a Maritime Strike role, focussing on the GR7s Strike capability

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Credit: CROWN COPYRIGHT

Media ID 15226630

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801 Nas Aircraft Carrier Destroyer Hms Illustrious Lynx Type 42


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The print captures a powerful scene of naval strength and cooperation. In the foreground, HMS Exeter stands tall, showcasing its formidable presence. Behind it, HMS Illustrious can be seen, both ships taking part in Exercise Neptune Warrior. This exercise marked an important moment for 801 NAS, as they had just returned from training with HMS Illustrious to assist in her preparations for her role. During this training period, 801s Sea Harrier FA2s tailored their flying to provide progressive training for all of HMS Illustrious' newly formed crew. After two weeks of combined Fixed and Rotary Wing flying operations, RAF Harrier GR7s of 1 (F) Squadron joined the ship's Tailored Air Group (TAG), adjusting quickly to the unique demands of operating from an Aircraft Carrier at sea. Following a brief port visit to Newcastle for refreshment and maintenance purposes, HMS Illustrious embarked on Exercise Neptune Warrior with its full complement of TAG. The exercise brought together numerous multinational participants and took place in the challenging waters off the North-West Scottish coast. Neptune Warrior aimed to test two large Naval Task Groups against each other within a complex political scenario. It provided an opportunity for the TAG to showcase their maritime strike capabilities using GR7s Strike aircraft. This image serves as a testament to the dedication and readiness displayed by both ships' crews during this intensive training period and highlights the importance of international collaboration in maintaining naval superiority.

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