HMS Westminster

The official Twitter account of the Royal Navy Frigate HMS Westminster

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

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[Seapower Magazine @SeapowerMag]

U.K. and U.S. Conduct SINKEX during Atlantic Thunder 22  - Seapower https://t.co/V42eXsE1ni

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

Atlantic Thunder 2022: The speed, lethality of a U.K.-U.S. integrated force https://t.co/edIHGLDzDx

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

Video: Royal Navy and US Navy Conduct SINKEX https://t.co/9nPhFbbk8A via @navalnewscom

[BFBS Forces News @ForcesNews]

Total annihilation! 💥

This was the moment the @RoyalNavy's @HMS_Westminster, a Wildcat helicopter and three @RoyalAirForce jets used a range of high-powered weaponry on the decommissioned frigate, USS Boone.

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

@BravoMike039036 @JCompactus @847NAS @815NAS @41RTES @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce You are correct.

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

Ex Atlantic Thunder has demonstrated that U.K. 🇬🇧and U.S. 🇺🇸naval and air forces can integrate to deliver an end-to-end kill chain against a maritime target at long range.” - Cmdr. Ed Moss-Ward, commanding officer of @HMS_Westminster

[847 Naval Air Squadron @847NAS]

“Direct hit, good effect on target!”

An 847 NAS Forward Air Controller (Airborne) provides terminal guidance from a Wildcat HMA of @815NAS onboard @HMS_Westminster to a 500lb Paveway IV launched by @41RTES Typhoon as part of Ex Atlantic Thunder 22. @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

Atlantic Thunder 2022 https://t.co/hUHQtLTH34

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

Check out the link to read about @HMS_Westminster's participation in Exercise Atlantic Thunder with @815NAS https://t.co/8cY0T3NJHL

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Find out more here: https://t.co/BpKgmgaAJk

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

@HMS_Westminster took part in Exercise Atlantic Thunder. A 'SINKEX' to trial new methods of targetting with our US Allies

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Feel the thunder💥

The #RoyalNavy and @RoyalAirForce put on a formidable display of firepower with United States allies, obliterating a specially prepared ex-US Navy warship in the North Atlantic with high-powered weapons.

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[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

@royclark567 @HMS_Westminster will change her base port to Devonport.

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

INTO THE SUNSET.
@HMS_Westminster has sailed for the last time as a Portsmouth based ship. On a sunlit Sunday evening the Ship's Company said farewell to HMNB Portsmouth and Spinnaker tower. @HMS_Westminster will soon arrive in HMNB Devonport to enter a period of Upkeep.

[HMS Westminster @HMS_Westminster]

@HurstLlama No, not mothballed. The ship will undergo a large maintenance package and will receive numerous capability upgrades. @HMS_Westminster will return to the Fleet in 2024.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Thank you, Ma'am.

The United Kingdom's service chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, stand vigil at Her Majesty The Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall, where they paid their respects to the late sovereign.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday night to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

“Do the best you can. Look impeccable. Show up. Go out and perform. That was it, my grandad said."

Able Seaman Murray Kerr’s grandfather guarded the Queen at her coronation – 70 years on the Scottish sailor will do the same at Her Majesty’s funeral.

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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Members of the Armed Forces, including troops from Commonwealth nations, came together in Central London in the early hours of the morning for a full rehearsal of Her Majesty The Queen's funeral.

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

#RoyalNavy sailors will have the honour of pulling the State Ceremonial Gun Carriage bearing HM The Queen’s coffin on Monday, a duty they have performed since the funeral of Queen Victoria in 1901.

Find out more about the history of the Gun Carriage: https://t.co/ADEmbz55SO

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Sailors at HMS Collingwood practiced pulling the gun carriage which will carry Her Majesty The Queen's coffin at her funeral on Monday.

The accuracy and precision demonstrated is a testament to the close relationship the Armed Forces have always maintained with The Royal Family.