RE: HMS Prince of Wales: PH Meets

[normalbloke]

Cold said:

normalbloke said:

Cold said:

It looks like HMS PWLS may well be heading back out to sea tomorrow afternoon (Friday 30th).

Any more news on QE departing? Do we think this is going to be a double whammy photo opportunity given rumours were suggesting a Sat departure?

I've not heard anything yet to suggest that QNLZ won't be leaving for the start of her deployment on Saturday. But until they actually enter the Solent it's never a definite for us mere spectators.

QNLZ will initially be heading north towards Scotland/ E/N.Atlantic before her globe trotting trip for Joint Warrior/Strike Warrior, so perhaps some (in-house) photo opportunities might happen in the Channel en route?

Thankyou. We’ve got some family coming over on
Sat, so we can cheer her on from the garden. Now just keeping an eye on the usual sources for a firmer time. I note now the the QHM now only shows movements for a day in advance, not two.

[Cold]

HMS PWLS has finally left the building. Out into the blue yonder for her FOST trials.




(Picture is a cropped version of the image captured by HMS QNLZ's Tweeto from her flight deck)

[Skyrocket21]

If anyone is around Torbay HMS Prince of Wales is in the area at the moment, I think Hope Nose or around Brixham and Paignton etc might be a good viewing spot.

[Cold]

Her Tweeto posted a couple of rather moodily beautiful pictures the other day.

[Cold]

It's the turn of HMS PWLS to do a quick splash and dash. She's due in port tomorrow at around midday for a brief logistics/supplies stop before heading back out for further trials.

[Cold]

She welcomed some angry sounding guests the other day. 4 Regiment Army Air Corps are on board.
She's leaving tomorrow evening for further trials/training and should be passing the Round Tower around 9PM.

[Cold]

At the very real risk of talking to myself, some may be interested to know that the Royal Navy now has two carriers qualified to operate the F35B.

[K50 DEL]

Not talking to yourself, I (like many others I suspect) enjoy this thread very much without having anything of value to add to it!

[LotusOmega375D]

Yes keep up the good work. You obviously have your finger on the pulse. I’m kind of pitching for Prince of Wales. Queen Elizabeth seems to get all the media attention. Big show-off!

[normalbloke]

Cold said:

At the very real risk of talking to myself, some may be interested to know that the Royal Navy now has two carriers qualified to operate the F35B.

Nope, you carry on, your input is always valued and appreciated. Now, after all the sunshine blowing, when can you get me onboard for a tour? I feel I’ve counted most of the rivets as she parks outside my door when she’s home.

[ecsrobin]

Cold said:

She welcomed some angry sounding guests the other day. 4 Regiment Army Air Corps are on board.
She's leaving tomorrow evening for further trials/training and should be passing the Round Tower around 9PM.

I saw these embarking Saturday evening. Wouldn’t happen on a Saturday if it was the RAF

[Speculatore]

Good view from Gosport Marina's fuelling jetty.

[Cold]

She's had a busy time since the Sunday departure.

[normalbloke]

What happened to the half harrier she left with on deck??

[Cold]

normalbloke said:

What happened to the half harrier she left with on deck??

It probably got wheeled below decks. It's presumed to be XV786 from Culdrose and is being used for pilot rescue training and suchlike.

As usual, if anyone knows for certain feel free to correct and update.

[normalbloke]

Yeah, that’s what we assumed. Was kind of iconic seeing those gills on deck again from certain angles.

[Jake899]

Odd seeing a GR3 in those colours!

[junglie]

Cold said:

normalbloke said:

What happened to the half harrier she left with on deck??

It probably got wheeled below decks. It's presumed to be XV786 from Culdrose and is being used for pilot rescue training and suchlike.

As usual, if anyone knows for certain feel free to correct and update.

Absolutely correct.

No idea of the side number but we (they) got it last year to provide greater realism for the deck crews in dealing with aviation emergencies.

Apparently cutting up active F35s is frowned upon so this is the next best thing!

[thewarlock]

Can see some bits i designed in those last pics

[Speculatore]

Back in tomorrow at 02:20