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HMS WESTMINSTER TAKES PART IN ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE EXERCISE WITH AMERICAN NAVY

 

Whilst on patrol in operational theatre, HMS Westminster met with Helicopter Carrier HMS Illustrious, American Ship USS Bulkeley, and Submarine USS Dallas. With the use of various equipped sensors, all three Ships began a 4 day anti-submarine exercise, trying to hunt down the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles Class Submarine. The Americans and the British also used their air assests in order to aid their game of 'cat and mouse'. The exercise helped not only to test all the Ships mentally in various roles from the Bridge to the Operations Room, but also helped in bonding the strong lasting relationship both nations have with each other.

 

Pictured: Able Seaman Warfare Specialist Joe Clarke monitors communications during a CASEX with the US Navy.

 

Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Westminster

 

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

Done