RN Aircraft Carriers: HMS Prince of Wales

[jbryce1437]

She had a busy day today, currently east of Wick

JIm

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[Pelican]

HMS Prince of Wales
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First small arms firing complete. Great to see the Force Protection Team in action
See - https://twitter.com/HMSPWLS/status/1178348904338862082 - For 4 photos.
Unsure which Force Protection Team this, details of several such teams are available on the net.
Is this a dedicated PoW one - part of the crew?

[jbryce1437]

She is currently static in the entrance to the Moray Firth.

Jim

[Pelican]

She is currently static in the entrance to the Moray Firth.

Jim

Thanks Jim for this and other position reports.

[Pelican]

HMS Prince of Wales
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Throwback to our first deck landing - see video at: https://twitter.com/HMSPWLS/status/1178349084232560640

[Pelican]

Some photos at:
Flight deck - https://twitter.com/HMSPWLS/status/1178573653899911168 *
WX balloon - https://twitter.com/HMSPWLS/status/1178573697369677824

* A Bond Helicopter S92 (part of the Babcock Helicopters Group) landed on HMS PoW early on 30th Sep 2019. It was the first civil registered aircraft to land on a QE class carrier was whilst PoW was on Builder's Trials in the Moray Firth.

[Little h]

Some photos at:
Flight deck - https://twitter.com/HMSPWLS/status/1178573653899911168 *


* A Bond Helicopter S92 (part of the Babcock Helicopters Group) landed on HMS PoW early on 30th Sep 2019. It was the first civil registered aircraft to land on a QE class carrier was whilst PoW was on Builder's Trials in the Moray Firth.

Yep David - methinks it might be Babcock Mission Critical Services Offshire Ltd (known as Bond Offshore Helicopters until 25 April 2016) - Sikorsky S-92A Helibus Registration G-MCSJ

An image showing the stbd side of 'Sierra Juliet' can be viewed here - (click on image to enlarge)

An apology; this post replaces a previous post (now deleted) that had incorrect/conflicting content

[Pelican]

Ta, livery almost like camo.

[Pelican]

From: Savetheroyalnavy.org
HMS Prince of Wales has completed a full power trial off the Scottish coast.

Officially stated as "over 25 knots" but likely she is capable of considerably more (especially when lightly laden and free of marine growth).
Sea trials continue but she will make stop at Invergordon for resupply.
The exact arrival date in Portsmouth is unknown, being dependent on trials progress but almost certainly well before QNLZ returns from US.
Her formal commissioning ceremony to be held in December.

6 Photos at:
https://www.facebook.com/savetheroyalna ... =3&theater

[jbryce1437]

She is currently east of Wick. The highest speed that I can find on her track is 25.5 knots.
Jim