HMS Prince of Wales

🇬🇧 Royal Navy flagship & largest ship of the RN. Life is fine in R09. ⚓️

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HMS Prince of Wales welcomes the F-35Bs of 617 Dambusters squadron.

Strong 💪
Capable 🔥
Powerful⚡️

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More jets. More capability. More combat power! ⚡

The F-35B Lightning jets are now embarking.

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The UK Carrier Strike Group is underway 🌊

Together with our @NATO allies, we head north ready to train, operate and demonstrate our shared commitment to Euro-Atlantic security.

#OpFirecrest

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Leaving Portsmouth behind, HMS Prince of Wales is now back out on #OpFirecrest. To all the families who came to wave us off from round tower - thank you for your unwavering support. 👋

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Welcome to 845 and 820 Naval Air Squadrons, essential components of the ship's air wing, now embarked and ready to support the mission ahead.🤝🚁

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Our Firefighters sharpen their skills during a crash on deck exercise, one of the last serials before our return to sea. Our crew has been training hard and is ready in all respects ahead of #OpFirecrest Phase 2. 💪🧯✅

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🗓️ 7 years.
✈️ 9000+ take-offs and landings.
🎨 Fresh flight deck paint job.
✅ HMS Prince of Wales’s maintenance period is coming to an end ahead of Firecrest 2.

Poised for action and the next stage of operations.

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Last week the wonderful charity Aggies joined HMS Prince of Wales to help our sailors record bedtime stories for their children - bringing a little comfort and connection when they’re far away at sea.

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HMS Prince of Wales has been buzzing with energy and excitement this week. A huge thank you to the 1700 visitors at Friday’s Recruit and Attract event and all the families who joined us on Saturday.

Your support and enthusiasm inspire us as we prepare for future operations.

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On the day before we arrived home, as we passed the white cliffs of Dover, Fleet Flagship Captain Ben Power addressed the ship's company and recognised the achievements of the crew by presenting end of term awards🏆

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HMS Prince of Wales ship's company have earned their 'Blue Nose' certificates, official proof that they have braved the #Arctic chill and are ready for anything! ❄️🥶

#ArcticSentry

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The Air Department has conducted over 750 deck landings, including the ship's 9,000th since entering service, with aircraft operating thousands of miles from the ship.

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The Warfare Department has safely navigated 15,684nm and the bridge watch keeping team have spent 7890 hours on watch.