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            @HMSIronDuke
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              HMS Iron Duke is a #Type23 Frigate in the #RoyalNavy
              
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              Joined January 2017
            
            
           Final move into @HMNBDevonport Frigate Support Centre - HMS IRON DUKE's Fleet Time Support and Docking Periods are underway. An essential milestone in the ship's programme towards @RoyalNavy operational tasking in 2026 
          
                
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             HMS IRON DUKE making early movements in Devonport, as she prepares ahead of her upcoming maintenance period. 
          
                
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             We're looking forward to visiting Hull and will be open to visitors (ticketed) on Sunday 28th September. Tickets available 22nd September at the link below:  https://t.co/r8eiqckd4u 
          
          
                
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             Don't miss the @RoyalNavy's @HMSIronDuke & @HMSExample in actionβοΈ Live demos, cutting-edge unmanned systems, and Nato warships sail into London for #DSEI2025. Find out more hereπβ¬οΈ  https://t.co/HpgTBJ6xfh 
          
          
            
            forcesnews.com
              Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Mersey will join allied vessels in London for daily demonstrations of autonomous naval technology
            
                
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             .@hms_tyne has arrived on the Clyde having proven herself one of the most useful β and utilised β ships in the Fleet in 2025. 
          
                
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             We're berthed next to the Royal Yacht β tradition meets cutting-edge capability. Whether itβs flying the flag or defending the seas, the @RoyalNavy has got it covered. Presence and Maritime Power. #GlobalModernReady
          
          
                
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             Thanks to @HMSIronDuke for the brilliant and informative tour last night. We appreciate the time out of your day to show us about. 
          
                
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             π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Sublime Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ With longstanding ties between coastal communities and the @RoyalNavy it's always a pleasure to anchor in the Firth of Forth β @RNinScotland
          
          
                
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             Sailors raced horses on the flight deck, swam in open water, and hit shore in liberty boatsππ’π A rare break between high-tempo ops aboard @HMSIronDuke. Read moreπβ¬οΈ  https://t.co/TToIacPD5g 
          
          
            
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              The Duke-class frigate paused for a morale boost while anchored during a mid-major fire exercise, before returning to flight drills
            
                
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             π₯ Paradise at anchor π₯ We enjoyed the best of summer in the Firth of Forth this weekend. πΆ Liberty boats ashore π Flight deck horse racing πͺ£ Bucketball battles π§Ό Hands to bathe π Flights acquaints in our @815NAS Wildcat #alwaysbeasailor
          
          
                
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             π At Anchorβbut the Flight and Boat Decks Stay Busy After a refreshing hands-to-bathe, we saw shipβs boat and flight acquaints with the @815NAS Wildcat take to the skies. The sheer coordination it takes is vital for Ship's Company familiarisation. @RoyalNavy
          
          
                
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             .@HMSIronDuke at anchor off Elie and Earlsferry in the Firth of Forth - hands to bathe today. 
          
                
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             π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ βοΈ Hands to Bathe! βοΈ π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Time to take full advantage of the stunning Scottish sunshine. All departments: stand by for Hands to Bathe. 
          
                
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             β Putting the team to the test: anchoring in the Firth of Forth mid-major fire exercise. π₯ Controlled chaos below deck, seamanship razor-sharp throughout. Updates incoming π 
          
                
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             π When the Skies Met the Sea: AJs Mission Makes Waves Our @815NAS Wildcat breaking free across the sky, keeping us mission-ready this #WildcatWedesdayβοΈ 
          
                
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             π¬π§π€π³π± A great trip to Amsterdam following our recent activity with HMNLS Den Helder, thoroughly enjoyed by Ship's Company β On departure, we passed the @VirginVoyages #scarletlady as seen in the video. 
          
                
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             A great week at sea joining @HMSDuncan whilst she completes world class @FOST training. Trainee PWOs, EWs and ACs joined us for a week that featured challenging visibility and plenty of warfighting exercises, including a 'Thursday War' with some of our NATO allies. 
          
                
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             π¬π§π€π³π±π©πͺ double RAS first! We joined FGS Sachsen to successfully conduct a Replenishment at Sea with the Dutch ship HNLMS Den Helder. The first ever RAS by @RoyalNavy warship with the newly commissioned Dutch Combat Support Ship. #NATOfirst #Strongertogether
          
          
                
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