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HMS Queen Elizabeth: Fighter jets to land on new aircraft carrier | HMS Queen Elizabeth: Fighter jets to land on new aircraft carrier |
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The UK's new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is to set sail to the US where fighter jets will land on its flight deck for the first time. | The UK's new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is to set sail to the US where fighter jets will land on its flight deck for the first time. |
The Royal Navy's £3.1bn future flagship is expected to leave Portsmouth Naval Base at about 18:00 BST. | The Royal Navy's £3.1bn future flagship is expected to leave Portsmouth Naval Base at about 18:00 BST. |
During the 65,000-tonne carrier's trip it will embark two US F-35B test aircraft, based in Maryland. | During the 65,000-tonne carrier's trip it will embark two US F-35B test aircraft, based in Maryland. |
They are expected to carry out 500 landings and take-offs during the carrier's 11 weeks at sea. | They are expected to carry out 500 landings and take-offs during the carrier's 11 weeks at sea. |
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said the trip would "strengthen our special relationship" with US forces. | Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said the trip would "strengthen our special relationship" with US forces. |
Capt Jerry Kyd, the carrier's commanding officer, added: "Crossing a major ocean with 1,500 sailors, aircrew and marines embarked and the spectre of the first F-35B Lightning landing on the deck in September is very exciting for us all. | Capt Jerry Kyd, the carrier's commanding officer, added: "Crossing a major ocean with 1,500 sailors, aircrew and marines embarked and the spectre of the first F-35B Lightning landing on the deck in September is very exciting for us all. |
"It has been an incredible journey since we left Rosyth just over a year ago and we are all looking forward to this next seminal chapter in HMS Queen Elizabeth's life." | "It has been an incredible journey since we left Rosyth just over a year ago and we are all looking forward to this next seminal chapter in HMS Queen Elizabeth's life." |
On leaving Portsmouth, HMS Queen Elizabeth will carry out tests in UK waters before heading across the Atlantic to the US where it will also visit New York. | On leaving Portsmouth, HMS Queen Elizabeth will carry out tests in UK waters before heading across the Atlantic to the US where it will also visit New York. |
The first of the UK's joint Royal Navy and RAF F-35B supersonic jets arrived from the US in June and are based at RAF Marham in Norfolk. | The first of the UK's joint Royal Navy and RAF F-35B supersonic jets arrived from the US in June and are based at RAF Marham in Norfolk. |
Testing with these aircraft is expected to take place onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth next year. | |
It has already undergone training with helicopters which have carried out more than 1,000 take-offs and landings. | It has already undergone training with helicopters which have carried out more than 1,000 take-offs and landings. |
The carrier is expected to embark on its first operational deployment in 2021. | The carrier is expected to embark on its first operational deployment in 2021. |
A second carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, which is currently being fitted at Rosyth in Fife, Scotland, will not begin sea trials until next year. | A second carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, which is currently being fitted at Rosyth in Fife, Scotland, will not begin sea trials until next year. |
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