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HMS WESTMINSTER BEGINS HER JOURNEY HOME AFTER 6 MONTH DEPLOYMENT IN THE GULF

 

After spending 6 months in the Indian Ocean and Gulf Region protecting the Nation's interests, Royal Navy Warship HMS Westminster has officially handed over her Operation Kipion duties to sister Ship HMS Somerset.

HMS Westminster, a Portsmouth based Type 23 Frigate is due to arrive home in HMNB Portsmouth at the end of the month.

 

Pictured: Commanding Officer of HMS Westminster, Captain Hugh Beard (right)welcomes the Commanding Officer of HMS Somerset on board for a hand over of Op Kipion duties.

 

Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Westminster

 

Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth

Done