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by hovematlot
13 Jun 2018, 20:08
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

She's spending a surprisingly long time at anchor... :problem:
by hovematlot
10 Jun 2018, 20:39
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1994
Views: 554943
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Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

Since when did RN ships fly the White Ensign off the back of the forward super structure, rather than off the stern? Very American. They have always flown the White Ensign from halyards on the fore mast when at sea. Known at the 'sea position' The Ensign staff is only used in harbour or as you leav...
by hovematlot
08 Jun 2018, 12:11
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

QHM Portsmouth movements for Sunday 10th June 2018 0945 HMS Queen Elizabeth - Princess Royal Jetty to Sea
by hovematlot
01 Jun 2018, 23:33
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
Replies: 8469
Views: 2142432
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Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]

I assume Babcocks would use 1 dock and or 3 dock for block assembly as 2 dock is reserved for QEC work. Would they need a mini Goliath? Do we have any idea what the order drumbeat will be for T31e?
by hovematlot
01 Jun 2018, 20:25
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Maybe turned round to install the 2 Port side Phalanx mounts and 30mm etc :D
by hovematlot
18 May 2018, 18:51
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

All that scaffolding to the right of the aft Phalanx sponson on the Port Quarter is possibly fitting the housing for the AP/SPN-41 azimuth transmitter. Part of the Instrument Carrier Landing System (ICLS). Being fitted as part of the CIP for the F-35B. As seen here on USS Wasp https://imageupload.co...
by hovematlot
18 May 2018, 18:10
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

CR4ZYHOR5E wrote:Good photo....what’s the platform directly in the middle of the shot (back rear right of ship)? Phalanx is back left, front left and front right, is that correct (apologies for non nautical terms)?
I thought that (Starboard Quarter) sponson was for one of the 30mm DS30M Mk2 gun mounts.
by hovematlot
21 Mar 2018, 18:11
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420151
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

Yeah that's how I see it. The 13 million will prob just pay to have the 3 hulls placed in preservation state tied up in 3 basin in Portsmouth until we know if we might need them after to reinforce our fishery patrols post implementation period in the 2020s
by hovematlot
26 Feb 2018, 10:12
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420151
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

HMS Forth live on Facebook entering HMNB Portsmouth

https://www.facebook.com/HMNBPortsmouth ... 518561688/
by hovematlot
21 Feb 2018, 18:11
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420151
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

^^^^^^^A lot of bucks per bang!^^^^^^^
by hovematlot
21 Feb 2018, 11:42
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420151
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

HMS Forth has left Glasgow this morning. Next stop Portsmouth. Currently has AIS on. ETA Portsmouth 1200Z Saturday 24th.
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by hovematlot
20 Feb 2018, 21:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

According to AIS Marine she was off the coast of Malta at 14:30 GMT Does anyone know if this is true? I looked and AIS positioned it off Malta. I was under the impression that she was in the Atlantic west of Spain. I was surprised that AIS had her off Malta. I would have thought there would have be...
by hovematlot
08 Feb 2018, 19:09
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Gabriele wrote:Saw on Twitter that HMS Somerset was in Lisbon. Maybe...
Somerset is due in Gibraltar this weekend as well.
by hovematlot
06 Feb 2018, 14:43
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Is she without escorts? Not from what I have seen she hasn't. But why would she? She's only conducting Sea Acceptance Trials, not going on operations. I believe she has 2 845 Sqd Merlins embarked for force protection amongst other roles, along with a couple of the 820 Merlins and 2 Chinocks embarke...
by hovematlot
06 Feb 2018, 11:05
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Short time on AIS last night entering the TSS southbound west of Brest 25kts, course 205. At that speed she could in the straits of Gibraltar by Thursday morning!
by hovematlot
30 Jan 2018, 14:04
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Thank god the hanger wasn't full of a billion pounds worth of F35B with their canopies open!
by hovematlot
29 Jan 2018, 09:55
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Any bets of her departure date and time this week for her SAT(Rotary Wing) Wednesday 31st 1053 looks a decent high tide. Although the weather looks a bit iffy! Her AIS has been switched on and off a few times recently. Wonder if she will have it on again when she sails now that she is commissioned a...
by hovematlot
24 Jan 2018, 15:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Its disappointing that they will have no organic EW Suite fitted and have to rely on their escorts, aircraft or link.
by hovematlot
23 Jan 2018, 16:19
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Following on from the Phalanx discussion up the page and soft kill v hard kill chat on other discussion page, do we know what soft kill measures (chaff) etc QEC will be fitted with
by hovematlot
22 Jan 2018, 10:06
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Warships would never stay on a steady course during an air attack. They move continuously. All arcs would be covered.
by hovematlot
20 Jan 2018, 13:13
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

On the subject of weapons on QEC, or her embarked squadrons. As it stands the Invincible class packed a bigger punch in the anti-ship department with the SHAR/Sea Eagle combo that the QEC is planned to carry? That's really surprising to hear... :lolno: I'm not sure, but the only light- ish on the h...
by hovematlot
20 Jan 2018, 12:16
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

On the subject of weapons on QEC, or her embarked squadrons. As it stands the Invincible class packed a bigger punch in the anti-ship department with the SHAR/Sea Eagle combo that the QEC is planned to carry?
by hovematlot
29 Dec 2017, 13:13
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Phalanx
Replies: 104
Views: 34754
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Re: Phalanx

Wonder if HMS Oceans Phalanx will be transferred over to HMS Queen Elizabeth?
by hovematlot
21 Dec 2017, 17:29
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409067
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Worst service meals I've ever eaten were on board RN Vessels. Invincible, Ark Royal and Ocean. Was disgusting. All depended which chefs were on duty. Some meals I had in my time on Invincible were great. Others not so good. Didn't do much for my waistline having a bakery onboard and fresh cream cak...