HMS Queen Elizabeth departs for training voyage

HMS Queen Elizabeth sails from Portsmouth for the first time in 2021 for a short post-maintenance training voyage around the UK.
Video: PortsmouthProud

[@JW-eu7br]

Magnificent sight - people in Pompey can be very proud of the Royal Navy!

[@Meadows-tg3tv]

We have 500 years

[@richardswede]

Why just proud in Pompey? Surely the whole of the UK should be proud of the RN??

[@Meadows-tg3tv]

@@richardswede we R silly ? Don’t get offended so easy.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richardswede]

@@Meadows-tg3tv How did you get to the word offended??? You are so far off the mark. I was merely correcting your inaccuracies

[@slavacernarus7083]

The pride of the navy.

[@createdeccentricities6620]

Congratulations to the Royal Navy for possessing a brace of modern, capable carriers!

[@AlexBrown23192]

What a beautiful ship! HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 (RN Flagship) and HMS Prince of Wales R09 are fantastic ships HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 weighs 65,000 tonnes when not fully capacitated and when fully capacitated she can weigh over 70,600 tonnes apart from HMS Prince of Wales R09 of course. HMS Prince of Wales R09 can weigh over 65,000 tonnes when not at full capacity and when at full capacity around 70,900 tonnes. Thats nearly 71,000 tonnes. This has something to do with her being a few ft longer and a few meters wider than her older sister. But both Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers has 3 Phalanx CIWS (Close In Weapons Systems) that can fire around 1,000 rounds per minute several GPMGs (General Purpose Machine Guns) located around both ships and an Anti-Aircraft Gun. They both have a maximum aircraft capacity of around 73 aircraft which includes the following: The Royal Navy Wildcat HM2 Anti-Submarine Warefare Helicopters, Royal Navy Merlin HM2 Anti-Submarine Warefare Helicopters, AH1 Apache Helicopters, Boeing CH47 Chinook Helicopters, RAF F35B Lightning IIs and other aircraft such as the US Marine Corps F35B Lightning IIs integrated with the RAF the V-22 Ospreys and the U.S Navy's Seahawk Helicopters and a wide range of other foreign Aircraft. The Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers have a flight deck size of around 4 football pitches which should be enough space for all our Aircraft the hanger is a little smaller but it's massive. The Carriers each have a crew capacity of 700 and this is without the extra crew that come aboard during operations so the number can rise to well over 800 crew. These ships are truly wonderful ships an art of British Engineering at its finest. I can't wait to see the HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 and the CSG march towards the Pacific this year. The mighty Royal Navy is slowly growing back into a strong flexible navy again. The three Frigate class programmes will be fantastic additions to the Royal Navy Fleet. The Type 26 Frigate programme and the Type 31 and 32 Frigate programmes will be fine additions to the Fleet and all three classes will contribute to future Carrier Strike Group Operations providing HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 and HMS Prince of Wales R09 with that extra layer of protection along with other ships within the Strike Group. God Save Her Majesty's Royal Navy and for those who serve in Her Majesty's British Armed Forces. I can't wait to Join the Royal Navy Reserves and start my journey in the Royal Navy. 💪👍🇬🇧

[@theancientsancients1769]

I like your enthusiasm 👍 The type 32 is not confirmed as to what type of ship it will be 🤔

[@AlexBrown23192]

@@theancientsancients1769 You're correct the Type 32 Frigates aren't confirmed yet but if it does get confirmed it'll add an extra boost to our fleet and the way we operate our ships across the globe. It gives us more options and flexibility. 👍

[@zzirSnipzz1]

Still think they should have been called Ark Royal and illustrious

[@Swift-mr5zi]

@@AlexBrown23192 Getting these new frigates over the coming 3 years will make our navy a serious force to be reckoned with after getting these 2 modern aircraft carriers

[@Swift-mr5zi]

@@zzirSnipzz1It should of been Ark Royal and Queen Elizabeth

[@captainbuggernut9565]

She looks blue today. Off for some fun and abit of stomping around.

[@dean1039]

Looking forward to finally seeing Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales sailing together at some stage. I remember the animation many years ago, I want to see the real thing.

[@kjdinoc]

What is going on with the other ship. I've been waiting for videos of her doing trial runs but don't find anything.

[@DanP221]

@John Bull she also had a big leak

[@KathyStainedGlasser]

What an awesome vessel! Thank you

[@bulletproofguy5112]

What a beast, it finally has its third phalanx too 👍

[@adrianattrell7808]

STILL NEEDS ANOTHER 2 IN MY OPINION

[@bulletproofguy5112]

@@adrianattrell7808 actually two sea ram would be better, and I’m not sure if it’s had its 4 30mm cannons yet? Can’t tell.

[@adrianattrell7808]

@@bulletproofguy5112 AGGREEE 2 SEA RAM WUD B NICE ADDITION ....... SO LETS AGRREE ON ALL TO BE FITTED IN STRATEGIC PLACES ....... THE US LEARNT FROM WW2 THROW UP A WALL OF FIRE POWER ALL WE SEEM TO SHOW IS A GARDEN FENCE

[@DanM012324]

You're forgetting she'll always sail with a Type 45 in tow, the best sea to air destroyer in the world.

[@adrianattrell7808]

@@DanM012324 AGREE ....BUT CANT RELY ON ONE T45 TO LOOK AFTER A WHOLE TASKFORCE ....... PERHAPS SOME THING CHEAPER SMALLER FASTER AS WELL EQUIPED TO BE DESIGNED FOR FUTURE TO HELP T45S

[@EvilEd3000]

Anyone else have the StarWars theme tune in their head when that sailed by. Incredible size!!!

[@roman.r8587]

OMG Im not even kidding i had the imperial march in my head! What a co insidence

[@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445]

@@roman.r8587 i did too lol. but its got no planes of its own yet in side it has it? Our council is going to introduce a fleet of top of the range all electric brand knew busses for our town but there not going to put seats inside so people cant sit down. they will have to sit on the floor and slide around. backwards way of thinking. if a war breaks out tomorrow that ships as useful as a child's plastic toy sword. it just looks good but doesn't really do anything but look good!

[@roman.r8587]

@@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445 I dont agree since if a war breaks out the 2 carriers would be extremely game changing for the UK and even if war doesn't break out its a sign of diplomatic power.

[@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445]

@@roman.r8587 but its got no way of fighting an enemy at the moment as it has no fighter jets on board of its own. it needs fighting aircraft to be able to fight back. something that has real teeth. ever tried playing golf without a ball lol

[@roman.r8587]

@@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445 It has fighters they are just inside the aircraft not on the deck

[@mayajrj]

Fabulous sight. Thank you for Sharing :)

[@cycleSCUBA]

Safe voyage, good training and enjoy ! 🇬🇧

[@Nick-bh5bk]

Congrats from the US on a great vessel. Best wishes to it crew.

[@charlestellis7021]

What a beautiful sight!

[@kathymcbride2425]

great job hms queen elizabeth thank you x

[@JackieDannenberg]

And here I was expecting a cruise ship ! Laugh Out Loud ! Beautiful !

[@johnniec9097]

One word Majestic! 🇬🇧👏

[@glastonbury4304]

Off she goes again, beautiful ship 👍

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Magnificent!

[@loveisall5520]

What a beauty!

[@lukezerefos8086]

That is an awesome sight.

[@Radictor44]

That there is the power of the 4 nations of the UK

[@Meadows-tg3tv]

Royal Navy is English

[@Radictor44]

@@Meadows-tg3tv Kingdom of England (until 1707) Kingdom of Scotland (until 1707) Great Britain (1707-1801) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801-1922) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1922-present)

[@Meadows-tg3tv]

@@Radictor44 wrong , 1546 royal age , 475 years old long before your union , get it right numty 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertmac8287]

@@Radictor44 I'd just ignore him. Trolls will be trolls as they say.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

@@Radictor44 they are the old enemies, let's not forget. And we fund them.

[@kjdinoc]

It's just so damn cool.

[@richardpoblador9177]

God bless the Royal Navy 💞😘😘.

[@28DAYS77]

great seeing the big girl looks more like a warship now!

[@TheVoyeur121]

Go Big Lizzie!!!

[@paulypyro]

beast of a ship

[@clarku4]

Now that's power

[@dogpound7162]

A lovely ship spoiled by a large carbuncle!

[@garyreid7865]

god this is great

[@splatoonistproductions5345]

Really makes you feel small in the face of her majesty

[@user-a6m2]

What a beautiful lady she is!

[@jossthebss]

Watched her on the ryde live camera

[@gazzergizmo]

Missing you already 👍

[@johng310]

i wish i could find out when its at the port as id love to have a look

[@jackfenton6808]

You can look for ships movements on the local harbour website

[@Charlieb6308]

I'm not sure they give out her movements due to security. I may be mistaken though. If you go across to Gosport on Forton lake footbridge you can get a good photo of HMS Prince of Wales.

[@jackfenton6808]

When I was in the RN use to get all the movements of ships coming in and out I know the local papers used to show what ships and boats were coming in going out

[@johng310]

thanks for that i will see if i can get it on line

[@johng310]

thanks jack i never thought of that.i will have a look on line

[@mikerobinson3899]

Good luck

[@flyingphobiahelp]

Pretty smart

[@barryalken4733]

Imagine it with its decks full of aircraft

[@simonshotter8960]

God bless bae systems

[@petersmith4455]

good video, why the need for tug boats when it could use its own engine ? and why are there two towers on this ship most carriers i have seen only have one like the old ark royal

[@robertcook2572]

The initial reason is because the main engines are installed separately to increase survivability and each one needs its own exhaust outlet. There are many consequent advantages: better deck layout and less turbulence being just two.

[@Charlieb6308]

@Lee Garrett The two islands are not to do with engines. One is used for ship bridge command control and operations the second island is for aircraft operations.

[@henryvagincourt4502]

@Lee Garrett + It has six engines, two gas turbines and four diesels, Islands are 100% to the Gas turbine exhausts location.

[@henryvagincourt4502]

@Lee Garrett + They could have yes, I know the engines thanks. a few reason's why they went for the twin Islands, 100% mainly the exhausts trunking, at lease that's my understanding when I've talked to people on the ship, she's a big bugger compared to the old Ark Royal, nothing like my time in for sure.

[@markturner4219]

The harbour entrance channel that she can use is very narrow and confined due to her deep draft. It had to be specially dredged for her and POW so they keep the tugs attached until it is well clear of the harbour channels.

[@noodles169]

No jets? Or are they under the deck🤔

[@kimjonglongdong3158]

They'll probably embark at sea. Not much point in keeping them on the carrier while she's in port.

[@sheilaworrall4867]

They'll land at sea

[@ScienceChap]

Bore off mate. The squadrons don't live aboard when the ship is in port. They go to RAF Marham for maintenance and training.

[@TT-hd3zi]

@@kimjonglongdong3158 no jets this time, just a FOST (Fleet Operational Sea Training) following maintenance. The two deployments with jets this year happen later.

[@AlexBrown23192]

The F35B Lightning IIs as the gentleman above Kim said are kept at RAF Marham. The RAF keep them there for maintenance and of course to train before joining the HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 on operations overseas. So atm before HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 sets sail from Portsmouth this month for her first operational deployment to the Pacific Ocean. She'll be prepped up before departing this can be a lengthy process of filling the Ship with supplies and of course her 700 strong crew members. The F35B Lightning IIs will then fly from RAF Marham to the Carrier (once she's left port and is of large distance from port) to take part In her deployment. HMS Queen Elizabeth will not be alone as she'll be deploying with the US, Australia, Japan and the Netherlands as part of a Carrier Strike Group. This deployment or the aims of the deployment is to decrease tensions within the Pacific Ocean area and stop China from claiming land and stop ships passing through the Pacific (Because China are delusional and think they own the Pacific when they don't) so that's what's happening atm she'll be embarking the Royal Navy Wildcat HM2 Anti-Submarine Warefare Helicopters and the Royal Navy Merlin HM2 Anti-Submarine Warefare Helicopters aswell as F35B Lightning IIs of course. The Royal Navy has got quite the busy schedule this month. But may God Save Her Majesty's Royal Navy and those men and women who serve in the British Armed Forces. 💪🇬🇧🇺🇸🇯🇵🇳🇱💪👍

[@altabs7173]

Anybody know why the French flag is flying on the forward of the two towers ?

[@henryvagincourt4502]

Al Tabs+ At a guess it would have French personnel aboard.

[@markturner4219]

It is not the French flag. It is international flag code H (Hotel) indicating she has a harbour piloy on board. It is being flown just aft of some sort of fixture which is black, and at a quick glance looks part of the flag, but isn't. Flag code T - Tango warning other vessels to keep clear, is often mistaken for the French flag, but the colour sequence is reversed. When flown with number pennants it is used to indicate local time.

[@ScienceChap]

50 shades of grey round the forward end of the port sponson...

[@dean1039]

Well she definitely projects dominance, that's for sure.

[@ScienceChap]

@@dean1039 😆

[@xx6489]

Looks like the bow has been cut off

[@mayajrj]

It's in disguise

[@jeremysillito3987]

Where are the F35s ?

[@davidhouseman4328]

They don't stay with the ship in port.

[@kevgermany]

Don't the engines work?

[@humansrants1694]

Looks like it.

[@johndavis7992]

PROUD TO BE BRITISH. God save our Queen Elizabeth. And who sails with her. Just like to add. A ROYAL NAVY WARSHIP HMS MERSEY track down a Russian attack submarine from the surface in the North Sea and through the English Channel. My view is the Russian submarine should have sailed on the surface.

[@denu1879]

Looks like 13 Russians disliked this video xD

[@applanateearth586]

HMS Shipy MCShipface....all socialy distancing!

[@agnostic47]

My nephew is a senior communications officer on one of the ships specifically built to support the two carriers. I quote "we have new state of the art equipment that doesn't work to replace the old state of the art equipment that didn't work".

[@XKXOUzy5E9]

In days past, I canoed through that harbour mouth.....if I met THAT.....I would have messed myself.

[@CommodusSPQR]

I used to think it was all so unnecessary, especially after the fall of the Soviet Union. But then look what happened after Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal...

[@jamesjackson7844]

Makes one proud to be English.

[@stephenord3403]

Barry Allen, full of American f35s

[@ganados0]

Suddenly the French nuclear Aircraft carrier bumps into it. "OOOPS sorry as you say I am a clumsy fool." the French snort. Trident rises and capsizes the French Carrier. "Oh did we just? oh dear! sorry old bean! " Germany: "How did they win?"

[@mrsmith3676]

oh look a big floating airport with no planes on it

[@photoisca7386]

Perhaps you should seek out the 1976 t.v series "Sailor" which documented the old Ark Royal. There is an episode entitled "The Jets Arrive". You may learn something and hopefully be less of a prick in future.

[@AlexBrown23192]

@@photoisca7386 very well said mate 😂👍

[@humansrants1694]

It has F-35B

[@Charlieb6308]

They have F35s embarked. You need to do your research.

[@richardoliver2930]

The royal navy is the best

[@siphotheguy1870]

HMS Tax Increase

[@jonathansimmons5353]

" but! But ! But!- the UK is just service industries- we don't make anything!"... -remoaners.

[@VanderlyndenJengold]

Brexit going well?

[@raverdeath100]

"make up any old bullshit to make me feel better" - brexiteers.

[@chrishall8705]

@@raverdeath100 20 million feeling better because of the vaccine. How's the EU doing?

[@raverdeath100]

@@chrishall8705 wasn't talking to you.

[@chrishall8705]

@@raverdeath100 😂😂

[@jeromelefloch9948]

Les avions sont prévus pour 2030 😂😂😂

[@barryalken4733]

My schoolboy wish..the royal navy.. 1981..not to be..

[@tekkersreefer8055]

Torpedo loss Dive to 400 m And run silent

[@veergauba]

Ya, it's a ungly ship.

[@SgtAndrewM]

Bull shit

[@Charlieb6308]

What is "Ungly"

[@peterkinsey6407]

HMS WHITE ELEPHANT SAIL'S AGAIN.😣😣😣

[@Charlieb6308]

Its built so you can sleep safely each night.

[@henryvagincourt4502]

Peter Kinsey+ Go and play with your puffer train's, this is big boy's stuff mucker.

[@romeo9017]

Leaks and all....

[@henryvagincourt4502]

Stephen Charles+ 12 years in the Royal Navy mucker, never known a new ship that didn't at first, same with rust, quite nasty sea water gets everywhere, and it's wet!

[@thechosen254]

Thank you tax payer 👍

[@andrewpease3688]

Way past time to look into navy lookouts funding. They changed their name for a reason. The carrier program is an absolute disaster both for the RN and the defence of the UK. All those who are proud of this ridiculous piece of state capture should reflect on the utter humiliation about to come our way.

[@1421davidm]

I have been a regular donator to Navy Lookout, could you please elaborate on your comment. Thanks.

[@andrewpease3688]

@@1421davidm show me accounts. Any criticism of Bae systems appalling performance and disastrous influence on the UK armed forces is not tolerated. State capture at its worst

[@1421davidm]

@@andrewpease3688 Thank you for your reply Andrew.I completely agree with your assessment of Bae Systems. Overpriced,late,poor quality I could continue.I have been donating £5 every few months. Is Navy Lookout something to do with Bae Systems ?