Saturday, 23 May 2009

USS ARLEIGH BURKE - DDG51

Outbound from Faslane on Saturday afternoon following her role in Joint Warrior 091, the United States Navy's guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE was seen as she passed Dunoon after two nights enjoying the hospitality of HM Naval Base Clyde. This class of warship now numbers 55, the latest having just been named a few days ago. The earlier vessels in the class have, as can be seen here, a helicopter deck aft but no hanger - the later ships of 'Flight IIA' are fitted with an extended flight deck which include hanger facilities.

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