The new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier anchored in Mount's Bay, Cornwall
Jun 12, 2018 09:33:39 #
Digory
Loc: West Cornwall, UK
Three were taken in the evening from Marazion, overlooking the little harbour on the tidal island of St.Michael's Mount and one across the old harbour in nearby Newlyn.
Jun 12, 2018 09:37:14 #
Jun 12, 2018 09:41:29 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
I had read about this Carrier during the time the USS Gerald R. Ford was under completion. Both of these Aircraft Carriers are well advanced compared to the previous generations. The HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier is beautiful. President Trump will see that Carrier during his UK visit next month.
Jun 12, 2018 15:13:23 #
Looks impressive..but one direct hit and up goes a £billion plus all of the latest f-35 stealth fighters on board!!
Jun 12, 2018 15:31:06 #
First I would be more concerned about the crew than the money. Second if like our American navy these carriers have state of the art protection and are surrounded by their task force.
Jun 12, 2018 17:50:43 #
Digory
Loc: West Cornwall, UK
I think that the ship cost so much, that they couldn't afford any aircraft for it!
This is one of two built, I think the other one is called the Prince of Wales.
But as I understand it, the Prince of Wales is going to be mothballed until it's needed - which is hopefully never!
This is one of two built, I think the other one is called the Prince of Wales.
But as I understand it, the Prince of Wales is going to be mothballed until it's needed - which is hopefully never!
Jun 12, 2018 17:53:07 #
Digory
Loc: West Cornwall, UK
This is Britain, the only protection the crew on this are likely to get is sun cream protection - and they'll probably have to pay for that out of their own pockets!
Jun 12, 2018 18:07:28 #
Digory wrote:
Three were taken in the evening from Marazion, overlooking the little harbour on the tidal island of St.Michael's Mount and one across the old harbour in nearby Newlyn.
Interesting contrasts of new and old.
Jun 13, 2018 05:43:09 #
Digory
Loc: West Cornwall, UK
That's what I was trying to achieve, but I don't think that I properly 'nailed it'.
But it was getting dark - that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
But it was getting dark - that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Jun 13, 2018 18:21:38 #
Jun 14, 2018 11:46:32 #
Doddy wrote:
Looks impressive..but one direct hit and up goes a £billion plus all of the latest f-35 stealth fighters on board!!
I believe it’s equipped with the latest incoming targeting equipment!
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