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HMS Queen Elizabeth sails into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time
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HMS Queen Elizabeth sails into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time
Pictured is Britains future flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth as she sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time.
Greeted by thousands of people lining the Portsmouth seafront, the 65, 000-tonne carrier was met with the warmest of welcomes as she arrived in her home port.
Royal Navy sailors lined up in ceremonial procedure on the flight deck of the mammoth ship, standing alongside civilian colleagues from the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, as she passed the Round Tower. The ship berthed at the newly-opened Princess Royal Jetty at Her Majestys Naval Base Portsmouth, which will be home to both of the Royal Navys new aircraft carriers
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Credit: MoD/Crown copyright 2017
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The momentous occasion of the HMS Queen Elizabeth's first entry into her home port of Portsmouth is captured in this stunning photo print. As Britain's future flagship, the 65,000-tonne carrier sailed gracefully into the harbor, greeted by an awe-inspiring sight of thousands of people lining the seafront to welcome her. Amidst a backdrop of cheers and applause, Royal Navy sailors and civilian colleagues from the Aircraft Carrier Alliance stood proudly on the flight deck in ceremonial procedure. The mammoth ship passed by the iconic Round Tower as it made its way towards its berth at the newly-opened Princess Royal Jetty at Her Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth. This historic event marks a significant milestone for both the Royal Navy and UK defense capabilities. The naval base will now serve as home to not just one but two aircraft carriers, solidifying its importance as a key shore establishment. The image beautifully captures this momentous occasion with aerial precision. From above, we can see how HMS Queen Elizabeth dominates the skyline alongside Portsmouth's famous Spinnaker Tower. It serves as a reminder of British naval power and highlights our commitment to maintaining a formidable presence on international waters. Photographed by LPhot Dan Rosenbaum from Armed Forces, this print encapsulates pride, strength, and unity within our armed forces while commemorating an extraordinary chapter in maritime history.
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