Royal Navy Media Archive
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HMS IRON DUKE conducted a high seas firing of her 4.5" gun. Picture: LA(Phot) Ian Simpson
HMS IRON DUKE conducted a high seas firing of her 4.5" gun and Lynx helicopter M3M Gun to ensure that her gun teams can maintain their readiness levels and that the command remain confident of their operability.
Portsmouth based warship HMS Iron Duke is currently deployed across the Atlantic where she will be visiting various far flung destinations in all seasons in both northern and southern hemispheres - enjoying summer and winter in the space of three months.
During six months away the Type 23 frigate will protect UK interests and promote the nation's capabilities abroad. At times she will work with partner nations to develop their armed forces training to defend their own waters. She may be called upon to lend assistance for humanitarian disasters or tackle piracy on the high seas.
MP140009
HMS IRON DUKE conducted a high seas firing of her 4.5" gun. Picture: LA(Phot) Ian Simpson
HMS IRON DUKE conducted a high seas firing of her 4.5" gun and Lynx helicopter M3M Gun to ensure that her gun teams can maintain their readiness levels and that the command remain confident of their operability.
Portsmouth based warship HMS Iron Duke is currently deployed across the Atlantic where she will be visiting various far flung destinations in all seasons in both northern and southern hemispheres - enjoying summer and winter in the space of three months.
During six months away the Type 23 frigate will protect UK interests and promote the nation's capabilities abroad. At times she will work with partner nations to develop their armed forces training to defend their own waters. She may be called upon to lend assistance for humanitarian disasters or tackle piracy on the high seas.