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Post by davebasing on Feb 13, 2024 17:40:01 GMT
For those of a military persuasion the Italian carrier Garibaldi is due in Portsmouth tomorrow at 15.00. At least they've got one that works.
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Post by jargon on Feb 13, 2024 21:40:45 GMT
Currently also Italian Helicopter/Assault ship ITS SAN GIORGIO (per KHM) is near the St Helens Anchorage where it's supposed to be Anchoring overnight per KHM
and in the B anchorage in the Solent is GUNSTON HALL (it arrived in Portsmouth on the 8th and left there today)
Presumably all in connection with STEADFAST DEFENDER 2024
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Post by michael on Feb 13, 2024 23:38:30 GMT
Apparently it has only been seen with 3 Merlins on board recently.
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Post by dylanjg on Feb 14, 2024 17:20:07 GMT
According to my Grandad (Kev) and a few reports online, nothing visible sadly.
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Post by michael on Feb 14, 2024 21:12:14 GMT
Arrived today with empty top deck.
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Post by oakleaf1 on Feb 15, 2024 9:21:51 GMT
ITS San Giorgio is due in the Dockyard at 1600 today, its been moor off Browndown Camp the last couple of days. A NH90 has been seen around the area as well with it landing at Lee on Tuesday evening. Fingers crossed it will be on deck when it comes in.
Chris
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Post by dylanjg on Feb 15, 2024 15:18:28 GMT
Apparently a Merlin was visible on the webcam this morning however I haven't been able to confirm whether it's still outside. No clue on the one arriving/ed today sadly.
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Post by michael on Feb 16, 2024 15:28:11 GMT
Visible on deck this morning 1017-1100 ,during what appeared to me an offical visit of dignitries/Ambassador
BOW
(MM81636) (2-21) EH101-413UTY Italian Navy
STERN
(MM81485) 2-06 EH101-110ASW Italian Navy
photos on FLICKR appear to confirm the above serials ,as with my 8x30 Binoculars could not be read off,NOW read off on Fighter Control
Portsmouth Docks movements page has the ships leaving tomorrow morning
1015 ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI
1130 ITS SAN GIORGIO
As a side story while driving down for a works drinkathon yesterday to Southampton,before todays dock visit.
On approaching the A34 junction J9 M3 a Chinook Roadrunner ZA713 / 27 joined in a convoy (tail on second truck)for Fleetlands.
The 27 code was on the nose in Orange High Viz plus as extra orange rectangle between lower cockpit window.
This heli has been in the USA for a couple of year,and on checking ,I have been trying to get it since 1986 !!
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Post by zz on Feb 16, 2024 17:34:03 GMT
Both EH.101s visible from the Explosion Museum in Gosport at 14.00.
Both needed.
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