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The official @RoyalNavy Twitter feed for HM Naval Base Portsmouth
Portsmouth, UK
Joined October 2013
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited us today to meet the people bringing @HMSDaring back to life! . Her Royal Highness met with personnel from the @RoyalNavy and @BAES_Maritime who are supporting the shipβs upkeep. π§βπ§
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Today marks 214 years since Lord Nelson fell at the Battle of Trafalgar. This morning colours were hoisted and a ceremony held as an annual mark of respect to England's greatest sailor. #trafalgarday2019
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A 41-gun salute will begin at noon on the base tomorrow as a mark of respect on the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The guns will be fired at one-minute intervals.
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The Union Flag is up and β¦@HMSDragonβ© is home after 3 months in the Black Sea and Mediterranean. Great job everyone and welcome back.
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Around noon tomorrow we're expecting @HMSPWLS to return to base for a logistics stop, before heading back out again for a spell of carrier-focussed sea training.
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The wait is finally over!!π¬π§π³. HMS Prince of Wales will be passing Round Tower this Saturday at 2PM. Come along and witness this historic moment for the city of Portsmouth and The Royal Navy. πβοΈ. #CarrierTakeTwo #PortsmouthIsReady
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BOOM! They've done it again! Our @RoyalNavy bomb disposal divers have destroyed a 987kg German mine found in a 17th century shipwreck near #Southend. In a six-day op the SDU2 divers towed it to MOD ranges, laid a 2kg charge and . blast off!π£π₯ #heroes #blastoff #fridayfeeling
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This video makes you realise how big @HMSQNLZ really is. π§Thank you to local resident Steven Watts for the video. @HMSQNLZ Sailed yesterday for a spell of sea training . @RoyalNavy #Portsmouth #StayHomeSaveLives
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.@HmsDasher had a very different day in the Solent as it hosted @takeonGravity for a test flight, providing a fresh platform for the jet suit pilot to fly from. See our Facebook page for the full #Drone Video. #BehindTheWall
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πCheck out these awesome images of UKF35Bs night operations on @HMSQNLZ!. @RAF @OC207Sqn @RoyalNavy @RNASYeovilton @RNASCuldrose @RAF_Marham
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BOOM! Our @RoyalNavy divers from Southern Diving Unit 2 successfully disposed of a WW2 German bomb off the coast of Clayton-on-Sea yesterday. What a splash! #bombdisposal #SDU2 #proud
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An historic day for the UK and the @RoyalNavy as @HMSPWLS is officially commissioned into the Service. βοΈπ¬π§π.Full Story:π More pictures: π
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We're excited to let you know that @HMSQnlz intends to sail tomorrow evening at 1800 from Portsmouth for her deployment to the United States of America, continuing her sea trials. We'll be capturing her departure live on Facebook so tune in! #QNLZatsea #F35ondeck @RoyalNavy
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Hereβs the moment our @RoyalNavy bomb disposal experts detonated a German air-dropped mine off the coast of Sussex. #BOOM π₯
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.@HMSQNLZ sails today at 1115 for the first trials with UK F-35s in UK waters!. She will work with 207 Sqn, a joint RN/RAF Lightning Force training squadron based at RAF Marham. π¬π§. @OC207Sqn @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce @RAF_Marham @RNASCuldrose @RNASYeovilton
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At noon today there will be a 21 gun salute to mark Coronation Day for Her Majesty The Queen.
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The mighty @HMSDragon is roaring home today! Here she is poised in the Solent ready to arrive after a mammoth nine months away! Donβt forget to watch our live stream around 11am on our @HMNBPortsmouth Facebook page! #globalbritain @RoyalNavy
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WAIT FOR IT. What's your journey home from work like? @HMSCattistock are on their way back from Norway and Exercise #TridentJuncture18, riding some of the North Sea's biggest waves! #smallshipsbigimpact @RoyalNavy
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Farewell to β¦@HMSQNLZβ© as she leaves for some sea training to prepare for her first deployment next year
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Nipping back to sea this morning with @4RegimentAAC Apaches on deck is @HMSPWLS. Weβre looking forward to seeing what they get up to.
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So pleased to see HMCS Halifax arrive fresh from π¨π¦ on her 6 month deployment supporting NATO ops. Sadly, all our Canadian visitors will get to see of Portsmouth is a sliver of South Railway Jetty.
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π GOD SAVE THE KING π. His Majestyβs Naval Base Portsmouth marked the coronation of King Charles III with a 21-gun salute today! . BZ to all @RoyalNavy personnel across the country who are involved in the coronation this weekend π¬π§
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Back in before her basic sea training, @HMSPWLS fills one of the carrier berths. It has felt desperately empty here since Saturday night with #CSG21 and #formidableshield in full swing.
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Itβs deployment day for two of our splendid patrol vessels β¦@hms_tamarβ© and β¦@HMS_Speyβ© as they begin the long journey to the Pacific for an enduring deployment. All the best to both shipsβ companies.
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We can confirm that @HMSQNLZ will be sailing for her planned dry-dock maintenance in Rosyth from Portsmouth at around 10.30 tomorrow morning. We hope to see you all down on the seafront waving her off! #teamportsmouth
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A few more beautiful pictures of @HMSQnlz returning to Portsmouth today, taken by Leading Phot Iggy Roberts.
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HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail from #Portsmouth tomorrow at about 12:30 oβclock. Come and wave @HMSQNLZ off as she embarks on further sea trials and training ahead of deployment back to the East Coast of the #USA later this year to conduct operational tests with UK #F35.#QNLZAtSea
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β‘οΈLightning over the skies of Portsmouth todayβ‘οΈ. Check out these amazing photos from @RoyalNavy Leading Phot Belinda Alker of the #UKF35B as it took off from the deck of @HMSQNLZ this morning. @RoyalAirForce
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The @RoyalNavy have paid their respects to the #dday75 veterans with an 11 ship sailpast in the Solent. Did you see it? Send us your pics! #NeverForget #portsmouth @HMSMiddleton @HMSCattistock @HMSDefender
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited us yesterday to open the brand new Alford Schools of Military Music! πΌ
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Sound on & a welcome back to β¦@hms_tamar with her dazzling new hull pattern, certainly the most distinctive ship in the fleet. Looks amazingπ
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Weβre about to wave off @HMSQNLZ and USS The Sullivans as the Fleet Flagship begins her maiden operational deployment overseas. Thanks for all your support.
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Back to sea again tomorrow for β¦@HMSDefenderβ© as she continues her return to ops after 222 days in the Gulf. Weβll give you a closer look at the training and trials sheβll be doing ASAP after #fighting45s
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Sailors and Royal Marines took part in Remembrance services across Portsmouth today, pausing to remember the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice and to thank those who continue to ensure our safety and security at home and abroad #LestWeForget
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We're busy loading up @HMSQNLZ with stores for the next phase of her #OST20 which will include #F35 jets joining the ship from @RAF_Marham. You'll be able to watch her depart the harbour on Sunday between 1.15 and 2.30pm, depending on your vantage point.
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Personnel from @HMNBPortsmouth attended a Remembrance service at the Royal Navy Memorial in Portsmouth today. we will remember them.
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A glorious day for @HMSDragon to get back to sea and she looked magnificent for the occasion.
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Back to sea fresh from taking part in the premiere of #notimetodie for @hmsdragon as seen from the flight deck of @HMSPWLS
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The ships and sailors at the base, and a passing β¦@BrittanyFerriesβ© showed their appreciation to Capt Tom Moore with a blast of the sirens #HappyBirthdayCaptainTom. In view are β¦@HMSDauntlessβ© β¦@HMSDefenderβ© β¦@HMS_Westminsterβ©
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Today @HMSPWLS returns to Portsmouth after sea trials and a Liverpool visit. Normally there would be crowds to greet her, but instead just retweet this and include the best photos you've taken of her since she first arrived back in November. We'd like to see what you've takenπΈ
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Itβs what weβre always asked about - will we ever see an F35 on the flight deck of @HMSQNLZ in #portsmouth? Well hereβs your answer proudly sitting in the Home of the @RoyalNavy ππ» Follow this OFFICIAL feed to find out its departure. Contrary to false rumours it wonβt be today!
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Happy birthday to Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Commodore in Chief of HMNB Portsmouth! π
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Wreaths have been laid at Southsea Naval Memorial and now we move on to support the Act of Remembrance at the Guildhall.
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Good luck to @hms_mersey and her ships company who have deployed at very short notice to the Dover Straits to assist UK Border Force and French authorities with their response to the migrant crossings. @RoyalNavy #teamportsmouth
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There will be a gun salute in the dockyard at 1200 to celebrate the 98th birthday of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Happy birthday your Royal Highness!. #HappyBirthdayHRH
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Weβve just seen @HMSDauntless sail for @CammellLaird to receive a new set of diesel generators, the first of our #Type45 destroyers to have them fitted. When she returns to the Fleet, Dauntless will again contribute to UK defences as a guardian of our maritime strike groups.
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Hereβs our #portsmouth bomb disposal experts safely destroying a two inch shell casing in Southsea. Boom!
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In around an hours time, for the first time ever in the #Portsmouth Naval Base, @HMSQNLZ plan to launch a #UKF35B Lightning Jet! π¬π§. Ear plugs at the ready! π. πLook out for the live stream on our Facebook page .π
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The @RoyalNavy has completed public duties. Personnel from all over the country, including Portsmouth, have done the RN proud, guarding the Royal palaces with due ceremonial splendour and with musical support from the @RMBandService. #RNGuard
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Please join us in lighting a candle to remember 26-year-old Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, who was laid to rest today.@BritishArmy . #shinebrightbrodie
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π @HMSPWLS Britainβs biggest warship, has left Portsmouth today to embark on her longest deployment yet! π . Sheβs heading to the USA to revolutionise the way the @RoyalNavy operates Carrier Strike Groups. πΊπΈ
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We will bid farewell to @HMSQNLZ at 9.30pm tomorrow, with USS The Sullivans going 30mins ahead. If you gather to wave them off please remember to spread out, and it might be pretty dark by the time sheβs out of the harbour, so you may want to wave with your phone light on.
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The @RoyalNavy will put on an exciting at sea spectacle in Portsmouth for the #DDay75 commemorations. At least 11 RN ships including @HMSStAlbans will be provided for the occasion.βοΈ. The public are encouraged to come and salute our veterans as they sail to Normandy once again.
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The @RoyalNavy has been putting the finishing touches to its part in the Remembrance Sunday parade at the Cenotaph in London this weekend.πΉ. Making sure our sailors are ready to do the nation proud.π¬π§π. #LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday
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To mark the anniversary of the coronation and official birthday of HM Queen, a Royal Salute (42 Guns) was fired at 12:00 on Thursday 02 June 2022 from the Royal Navy Saluting Gun Battery at South Railway Jetty, HMNB Portsmouth. Naval Base Commander Cdre JJ Bailey took the salute.
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#MondayMotivation for you as you finish up last minute preparations for Christmas. A top quality video of the first ever launch of the #UKF35B @RoyalAirForce Lightning jet aircraft from @HMSQNLZ in HM Naval Base Portsmouth!. Many thanks Leading Phot Kyle Hellerπ . Enjoy! ππ¬π§
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At 0845 this morning @HMSQNLZ will be sounding her horn to celebrate @gregjames's 1 year anniversary of hosting the @BBCR1 Breakfast Show. Anyone listening in the area - Tweet us and Greg when you hear the blast - we want to know how far away it can be heard! πππ #BBCRadio1
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Welcome back from Scotland β¦@HMSQNLZβ©, sorry no firs or gorgeous mountain backdrops here.
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On #WorldBookDay we remember Surgeon Captain Rick Jolly, the internationally respected Falklands veteran who sadly passed away in Jan 2018. His 24 years in the Royal Navy allowed him to write the 'Bible' of Naval slang, Jackspeak. Grab a copy and learn to speak like a sailor!
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Back to sea for β¦@HMSDefenderβ© this afternoon after post-Gulf deployment maintenance as her crew prepare themselves and the destroyer for more crucial operations.
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She's been away for 110 days on ops, a closed gangway for Covid-19 prevention nearly all that time, and these are the foul conditions @HMS_Westminster just came home to. Read about her recent activity monitoring 9 Russian warships near UK waters here:
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Thank you to Sgt Paul Iche, 21 years in the RN and now a Chinook crewman with 28 Sqn RAF, for this glorious shot of #Portsmouth naval base from his new workplace. Tents are on @HMSPWLS to protect maintenance from the elements, usually π¨π§οΈ currentlyβοΈβοΈβοΈ
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Taking her place next to historic #HMSBelfast today is the Royal Navy's newest warship @hms_tamar on a visit to #London.
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Huge welcome to the @USSHarrySTruman from the @RoyalNavy which is in #Portsmouth for a port visit. The US helped train our UK carrier personnel ahead of @HMSQNLZ arrival last year. #weareNATO #GlobalBritain @UKinUSA @USAinUK @USNavy #behindthewall
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UPDATE: HMS Prince of Wales will not sail this evening. Keep following us and @HMSPWLS for upcoming activity.
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Cdre Stephen Moorhouse, previously Captain .@HMSQNLZ is now Commander UK Carrier Strike Group. His predecessor RAdm Mike Utley is the new Commander UK Strike Force. The team will work towards 2021 when the Carrier Strike Group deploys operationally for the first time.
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First photos from our @RoyalNavy bomb disposal experts who are @LondonCityAir with @metpoliceuk where a 500kg German air-dropped bomb was discovered yesterday. It will be destroyed as soon as safe to do so.
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Here's a video of the Merlin Mk 2's from #820NAS @RNASCuldrose landing on @HMSQnlz this morning! #teamnavy #behindthewall @RoyalNavy
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Yesterday marked one of the most significant days in the naval calendar & the 219th anniversary of #TrafalgarDay π«‘.A ceremony took place onboard HMS Victory where sailors & guests took time to remember Adm Lord Nelson as well as all those who fell as a result of the battle.
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Respect paid by @HMS_Ranger as USS The Sullivans departs to join up with the rest of CSG21.
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Some final preparations before @HMSPWLS returns to sea tomorrow. Sheβs due off at 2040, passing Round Tower about 30 mins later.
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.@RoyalNavy bomb disposal experts SDU2 have removed a 6ft long 1000kg WW2 air dropped bomb from Elmer Sands Beach. It will be towed out to sea and safely detonated shortly. Follow us for explosion pics shortly #heroes #blastoff
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The shipβs company of @HMSPWLS are marching on for their #pwlscommissioning ceremony which will begin at midday with HRH the Duchess of Cornwall and HRH the Prince of Wales. Follow our @HMNBPortsmouth Facebook page to start watching it live! ππ»βοΈ π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
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A #RoyalNavy technician from @RNASYeovilton completed over 16 marathons in 13 days by running from Scotland to #HMNBPortsmouth to raise money for his mumβs cancer treatment. For those of you doing the @great_run this Sunday, thatβs equal to over 40 times the #GreatSouthRun! BZ
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A very warm welcome back in from the gloom to β¦β¦β¦β¦@hmssevernβ©. Her crew has just completed safety and readiness training, meaning theyβre ready again for UK defence ops - and theyβve done it ahead of schedule.
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.@HMSQNLZ will be returning to #Portsmouth tomorrow evening! You will be able to see her from Round Tower at about 1730 so make sure you tweet us your images. #ItsComingHome #BehindTheWall
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Today we wave goodbye to the @USSHARRYSTRUMAN as she sails from the Solent in #Portsmouth to continue her deployment. #GlobalBritain #WeAreNato @USAinUK @UKinUSA @USNavy @USNavyEurope
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Good morning from HMS Victory where β¦@VAdmNickHineβ© will shortly lead commemorations for the 216th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Lord Nelson.
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Ever wondered what we do if a 280 metre warship needs to be turned around?. Watch our timelapse to see .@HMSQNLZ. 'winding ship' as four tugboats expertly maneuver the carrier 180Μ this morning. #BehindTheWall
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Weβre expecting @HMSPWLS back in the early hours of Saturday - around 0230. Sheβs back in a bit sooner than planned after aviation training and Ex Joint Warrior to beat the bad weather.
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Welcome home @HMS_Westminster!π. The Type 23 frigate returned this afternoon after spending Christmas and New Year on duty defending the nation's interests. πͺπ¬π§π
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Welcome home @hms_kent! After four months of an extra-ordinary deployment to the Gulf the frigate and her 185 crew have arrived home for Christmas and a well deserved break. #behindthewall #homecoming
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We waved off @HMS_Spey and @hms_tamar today, perhaps for five years, as they begin a landmark Asia-Pacific deployment. Read more:
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.@hms_ocean says goodbye to Portsmouth as she sails for Plymouth ahead of her decommissioning after 20 years. Thank you for your service HMS Ocean, from #TeamPortsmouth!
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Wishing Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, .Commodore in Chief of HMNB Portsmouth, a very happy 74th birthday today! π
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Three Type 45 Destroyers @HMSDefender @hmsdiamond @HMSDragon have been perfecting their core skills as peerless air-defence escorts deployed with Two strike groups in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Read more β‘οΈ
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Itβs a first run out of the harbour after refit for @HMSDauntless and her crew this morning, and a glorious day for getting some sea time in.
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Yesterday @HMSQNLZ sailed out of Portsmouth, here is a view from onboard. The aircraft carrier will work with multinational forces during Exercise Joint Warrior. @SJFHQ_UK . She'll be soon joined by @RoyalNavy and @USMC F-35 fighter jets
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