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“Get up to anything exciting on Saturday?”
“Oh nothing much, just reversed parked a 65,000T aircraft carrier”
#lifewithoutlimits
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Yesterday, @HMSQNLZ embarked the largest air group of 5th generation fighters yet put to sea anywhere in the world. (1/3)
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The UK-led Carrier Strike Group has assembled – 9 ships, 26 aircraft, c. 3000 personnel. Let’s deconstruct this a little more…(1/7)
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THREAD. With my staff set to disembark @HMSQNLZ following the successful completion of Exercise Joint Warrior, what have we achieved? Some thoughts…
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With @HNLMS_Evertsen now confirmed, here is the full line up of ships and squadrons for #CSG21.
Nine ships, aircraft from 5 squadrons & 3,700 personnel – a comprehensive Carrier Strike Group, with a sovereign British core, and our #NATO allies integrated throughout.
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Many of the men and women under my command are now taking a final period of well deserved leave before our first operational #CarrierStrike deployment later this spring. #CSG21
Here are some highlights of what we've achieved to date, and a glimpse of what lies in store...
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“There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.”
We shall return.
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Welcome to all my new followers.
Here’s a glimpse of what lies in store over the coming weeks and months. #CSG21
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US Marine Corps F-35B jets from VMFA-211 operating alongside 617 Squadron.
The fact that UK & US jets can operate so easily from the same deck is a huge strategic advantage to both countries, and to NATO. #CarrierStrike #WeAreNATO
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This weekend sees the start of Exercise #StrikeWarrior…the final tick in the box for the Carrier Strike Group ahead of #CSG21 and a chance to work alongside our #NATO allies.
Here are the details👇
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Yesterday’s rendezvous with USS Iwo Jima, HMS Albion & their escorts represents a formidable concentration of maritime power.
But for all the impressive kit, our greatest advantage is the fact we have the one thing that matters most – allies.
🇬🇧🇺🇸🇫🇷🇳🇴🇩🇰 #WeAreNATO
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The pictures you’ve all been waiting for have arrived…
Building one aircraft carrier is a sign of national ambition.
But building TWO – and operating them simultaneously – is a sign of serious national intent. #CarrierStrike
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I know that the sense of pride and accomplishment that I feel is shared by thousands of others, military and civilian, who have contributed to the @RoyalNavy’s carrier renaissance over the past decade or more. #CarrierStrike
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Welcoming the Prime Minister today. Carriers may be operated by navies, but they are instruments of national strategic power. #CSG21 will work across Government to deliver security, diplomacy and prosperity on behalf of #GlobalBritain.
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“Understand your role, your duty, do it to the best of your ability, and trust those around you to do the same”.
Tonight we sail for #CSG21. Here’s my signal to the sailors, aviators and marines of the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group.
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NATO has been the cornerstone of Britain’s defence & guarantor of peace in Europe for 70 years.
It’s a privilege for the @RoyalNavy to be front & centre for the maritime phase of #SteadfastDefender21 #WeAreNATO
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Pleased to be joined by the @ItalianNavy destroyer Andrea Doria for the next ten days. Another example of the convening power of #CarrierStrike - and testament to the UK’s continuing commitment to our European defence partners. #CSG21
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Two of the world’s great aircraft carriers meet. Charles De Gaulle and HMS Queen Elizabeth. #CSG21 #CarrierStrike 🇬🇧🇫🇷
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This week @HMSDefender and @HNLMS_Evertsen enter the Black Sea to begin a period of operations alongside our allies & partners. Here are the reasons why👇 #CSG21
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After a series of port visits, the UK Carrier Strike Group has reformed to resume our programme in the Mediterranean. #CSG21
Ready to operate at sea, in the air, over the land and under the waves...
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1/ The UK Carrier Strike Group is joining the fight against Daesh. What does this mean? #CSG21 #DefeatDaesh
A few thoughts…
Director Force Generation; planning, training and assuring Royal Navy units for global operations. Chair of @RNRugby