Queen Elizabeth on the move

[Chicken Run]

Another pix for those interested.

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

Somewhere in the North Atlantic just completed her first fuel replenishment on the go from RFA Tidespring, on her own Tidespring is an enormous vessel so this picture shows the enormity of QE.

I was in Falmouth a few months back and Tidespring was in. She is indeed a very big ship about the same size as the invincible. QE is a monster of a ship.
Oh to be a WAFU in today’s Navy ......

 

[Chicken Run]

I was in Falmouth a few months back and Tidespring was in. She is indeed a very big ship about the same size as the invincible. QE is a monster of a ship.
Oh to be a WAFU in today’s Navy ......

Yep the roof rats on the QE will probably have the best job, especially when they conduct SRVL trials.

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

Yep the roof rats on the QE will probably have the best job, especially when they conduct SRVL trials.

Being on a flight deck as the sun comes up, on a summers morning is about as good as it gets.

 

[Hampden Park]

for real matelots deportivo, yes, for WAFU's, pfffft, midday is your sunrise

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

for real matelots deportivo, yes, for WAFU's, pfffft, midday is your sunrise

Cheeky git.

 

[Hampden Park]

sparkers for you

 

[Chicken Run]

Returning Home yesterday

 

[BigBod]

Pure luck, I was up and out early on Saturday on me bike...ended up in Southsea for a cuppa and she was just out at Spithead buoy coming in..great sight, made my day. It was 9am, not a WAFU to be seen, still in their pits!!!....

 

[Gazwag]

That's a big boat for one helicopter

 

[Frutos]

That's a big boat for one helicopter

It isn't a boat.

 

[Chicken Run]

Alongside now for a few weeks then starting prep for #westatlant18 and fast jet deck trials, on another note her sister POW is on course to star sea trials early next year.

 

[Triggaaar]

****ing hell

 

[smudge]

Couple of pics of the QEII. I served on her in 82 as part of RN contingent operating the 2 flight decks, one fwd & one aft.
Hoping to get on HMS QE some time soon for a look about.

 

[Chicken Run]

Couple of pics of the QEII. I served on her in 82 as part of RN contingent operating the 2 flight decks, one fwd & one aft.
Hoping to get on HMS QE some time soon for a look about.
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Would absolutely love the opportunity to join you for that trip?, I’m certain our mutual shipmate AB (R) Stubbs would love a look too?

 

[alfredmizen]

It isn't a boat.

when does a boat become a ship ot whatever ? whats the etiquette ?

 

[alfredmizen]

Would absolutely love the opportunity to join you for that trip?, I’m certain our mutual shipmate AB (R) Stubbs would love a look too?

you all want to see the golden rivet again

 

[Frutos]

when does a boat become a ship ot whatever ? whats the etiquette ?

As far as I was always told, the only naval vessels which are referred to as boats are submarines, everything else is a ship.

I know that there are people on here far more knowledgable in such matters than me though, so I stand ready to be corrected if I'm wrong.

 

[alfredmizen]

Couple of pics of the QEII. I served on her in 82 as part of RN contingent operating the 2 flight decks, one fwd & one aft.
Hoping to get on HMS QE some time soon for a look about.
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i sailed from ascension island to the falklands on the old ss uganda , sailed into san carlos water early in the morning with penguins swimming alongside if i remember correctly

 

[alfredmizen]

As far as I was always told, the only naval vessels which are referred to as boats are submarines, everything else is a ship.

I know that there are people on here far more knowledgable in such matters than me though, so I stand ready to be corrected if I'm wrong.