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The Royal Navy say that the flight deck of HMS Prince of Wales is buzzing with air power again – as the force generates a second 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier ready for front-line operations.
“The Portsmouth-based warship has spent much of her first fortnight back at sea in the relatively sheltered waters of Lyme Bay conducting aviation trials with the RAF and Commando Helicopter Force.
The ship’s company has changed substantially since she last sailed in the spring of 2020 – and since her flight deck last welcomed helicopters, so it’s been a mix of brushing up on old skills and new experiences for a good number of sailors.
Those on the upper deck were treated to the impressive sight of a unique RAF Chinook, proudly sporting a Union Jack tail to celebrate its 40th anniversary in UK service, touching down. The Boeing-built helicopter entered service with the air force in November 1980 and has seen action in every major conflict involving the nation’s armed forces since.”
HMS Prince of Wales moves towards front-line operations
The Royal Navy say that the flight deck of HMS Prince of Wales is buzzing with air power again.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
