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by hovematlot
01 Dec 2017, 12:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Considering there was a poor sod on top of the bridge of HMS Plymouth with a laser, trying to blind Argie pilots in 1982. It’s certainly not a new concept! I just don’t know why they didn’t continue development over the last 35 years. Having used it, it was a rather rudimentary device, but let's ju...
by hovematlot
24 Nov 2017, 09:59
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Albion Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LPD) (RN)
Replies: 568
Views: 202060
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Re: Albion Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LPD) (RN)

"As for specialist shipping, in the longer term we may opt for multi-role platforms which can provide amphibious capabilities, but can also serve as an afloat forward base for a range of enduring maritime security tasks."

Sounds just like the Bay class LSD. Funny that..
by hovematlot
24 Nov 2017, 07:15
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Albion Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LPD) (RN)
Replies: 568
Views: 202060
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Re: Albion Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LPD) (RN)

Specifically for this thread I wasnt keen on the these words from 1SLs Gallipoli Memorial Lecture. 'Of course no one envisages sending landing craft full of marines to storm an enemy beach under a hail of fire' I read that as 1SL code for goodbye LPDs. Utter rubbish Sir Phillip. The treasury bean co...
by hovematlot
22 Nov 2017, 20:37
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Fantastic pictures SKB. Thanks. Love the shots of her with RFA Tidespring, really good comparison. And I thought Tidespring was big!
by hovematlot
19 Nov 2017, 20:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Regarding the lift situation. Article from Dean Kimber (QEC Output management team leader Portsmouth) courtesy of Bae Systems - Watching HMS Queen Elizabeth make her first entry into Portsmouth was a particularly special moment for me. I felt a huge sense of pride that a ship which has been built us...
by hovematlot
05 Nov 2017, 19:09
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
Replies: 1972
Views: 547373
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Re: Future Solid Support Ship

marktigger wrote:what UK yards are capable?
I'd like to see the ACA model being used again. Keep the Goliath crane and block build in Rosyth. Not sure if UK have the capacity though, with the construction of the T31e coming online at the same time..
by hovematlot
31 Oct 2017, 15:58
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

I know fuel is precious these days but I really hope they manage to get a Type 45, Astute, Tide, Type 23 combo together for a photo op soon. Especially since it will most likely be lingering down in the south for awhile. Tidespring is operating in and out of Portland and QNLZ has been in Lyme bay a...
by hovematlot
21 Oct 2017, 12:24
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

cockneyjock1974 wrote:Rumour has it she's sailing tomorrow.

Edit: one of the Navy Facebook sites has just apologised for getting the info wrong.
Keep your eye on harbour movements... Not long to wait....
by hovematlot
15 Oct 2017, 07:22
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Are there any visible changes we would notice? Sensors, weapons etc? I had read that she will be receiving her CIWS, 30mm, Mini Guns, Landing Aids etc after Christmas leave in maintenance period in Portsmouth. Then a OST package at FOST, then late Spring/early summer deploy to the US Eastern seaboa...
by hovematlot
28 Sep 2017, 23:50
Forum: Joint Service
Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Replies: 6067
Views: 1724098
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Re: F-35B Lightning II (RN & RAF)



I make that the 4th August 2018. 617 arriving at RAF Marham

And 30th July 2019 when 207 move over to the UK
by hovematlot
07 Sep 2017, 16:15
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Ocean Class Helicopter Carrier (LPH) (1998-2018) (ex RN)
Replies: 1195
Views: 366871
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Re: Ocean Class Helicopter Carrier (LPH) (RN)

According to Sky HMS Ocean is being re-deployed to the West Indies heading a naval taskforce
by hovematlot
07 Sep 2017, 15:45
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Bay Class Landing Ship Dock (LSD (A)) (RFA)
Replies: 367
Views: 193091
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Re: Bay Class Landing Ship Dock (LSD (A)) (RFA)

Just breaking on Sky. HMS Ocean and a naval taskforce is deploying to the West Indies..
by hovematlot
01 Sep 2017, 12:21
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420266
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

Surfaced launched Brimstone or Martlet would be a great addition. Won't happen though :(

https://www.youtube.com/embed/FmYqq3qehDE
by hovematlot
31 Aug 2017, 11:05
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1420266
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Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)

HMS Forth commencing sea trials

by hovematlot
17 Aug 2017, 23:13
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

SKB

I caught a glimpse of the last one arriving from Ryde.. :D
by hovematlot
17 Aug 2017, 22:08
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Any idea on her programme for the rest of the year? As I see it, a month or snagging work alongside. October finish off the second part of the contractors sea trials - WE based, radars, sensors etc. Back to Portsmouth to be commissioned by the Queen before Christmas. Wonder when the Phalanx, 30mm et...
by hovematlot
17 Aug 2017, 21:48
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

cockneyjock1974 wrote:Hovematlot the other signal says PAPA ROMEO JULIETT. The port destination PRINCESS ROYAL JETTY.
Nice one. Yes, have checked again and you're spot on. Flag signals were never my strong point being a sonar guy..
by hovematlot
17 Aug 2017, 21:45
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

@SKB
Yeah it was a good position. Every location offered a slightly different perspective of her. As a bonus as I was at the train station to get back home saw the 5 Merlins disembark

by hovematlot
17 Aug 2017, 21:04
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

A few more short clips I took from Southsea beach..









by hovematlot
17 Aug 2017, 20:38
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

BRAVO ZULU HMS Queen Elizabeth. I felt so proud watching you from Southsea beach this morning. Whereabouts on Southsea beach were you? Was parking difficult because of the vehicles ban there? I haven't been able to find a single QE related video from Southsea beach yet. (I define Southsea beach fro...
by hovematlot
17 Aug 2017, 12:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

cockneyjock1974 wrote:@Hovematlot what do the signal flags on the starboard side of the fore island say?
On her Starboard outer halyard: GOLF - QUEBEC - LIMA - ZULU (GQLZ). That's her international callsign. Still trying to work out what's on other halyard.
by hovematlot
16 Aug 2017, 22:29
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

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by hovematlot
15 Aug 2017, 17:52
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Cameras charged, binoculars ready. Time for me to change course to 270 speed 50 kts. Heading Portsmouth.
by hovematlot
15 Aug 2017, 13:22
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

NATS have just announced a no fly zone over Portsmouth, the Solent, Gosport, Hayling Island, Eastern IOW and large chunk of English Channel tomorrow morning up to 2500 to allow for a rotary and fixed wing flypast with VVIP movements and to add security.
by hovematlot
15 Aug 2017, 10:00
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409295
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Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

PhillyJ wrote:ooh, she's turned towards the Isle Of Portland.
Might be heading for a boat transfer in Weymouth Bay or..