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    Saudi, UK, U.S. Naval Forces Conduct Mine Countermeasures Training [Image 6 of 6]

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    An aerial photograph shows a naval formation consisting of three surface vessels and one military helicopter operating together over open ocean. The central vessel appears to be a larger warship, flanked by two smaller patrol or coastal vessels on either side. A large military helicopter flies above and ahead of the formation, suggesting a coordinated naval exercise or patrol operation.

    ARABIAN GULF

    11.11.2020

    Photo by Spc. William Gore 

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    201111-RX269-A-1164 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 11, 2020) Royal Saudi Naval Force mine countermeasures vessel Shaqra (422), left, mine countermeasure ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13), middle, Royal Navy mine countermeasures vessel HMS Brocklesby (M 33) and a MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, attached to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, sail in formation during mine countermeasures interoperability training, led by Commander, Task Force (CTF) 52 in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 11. CTF 52 provides command and control of all mine warfare assets in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 5th Fleet area of operations encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern tip of Yemen. (U.S Army photo by Spc. William Gore)

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    Date Taken: 11.11.2020
    Date Posted: 11.29.2020 04:27
    Photo ID: 6436992
    VIRIN: 201111-A-RX269-1598
    Resolution: 4464x2976
    Size: 2.13 MB
    Location: ARABIAN GULF
    Web Views: 69
    Downloads: 11

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    Three gray naval vessels are operating in formation on calm, open ocean waters under overcast skies. The foreground ship bears the hull number '13' and flies a small flag from its mast, while two additional vessels are visible in the middle and far distance. The scene appears to depict a multinational or fleet naval exercise or patrol operation.
    Three naval vessels are sailing in formation on open, calm gray waters under an overcast sky. The foreground vessel bears the hull number 422 and flies what appears to be a green-and-white flag, suggesting a Pakistani or other national naval affiliation. The ships appear to be conducting a joint maritime exercise or patrol operation.
    Three naval vessels are sailing in a column formation across open, calm sea. The lead vessel in the foreground bears the hull number '13' and appears to be a mine countermeasures or patrol-type ship, while the two vessels behind it appear to be larger warships, likely frigates or destroyers. The image is taken from an aerial perspective, possibly from a helicopter or aircraft.
    The image shows a Royal Navy vessel with hull number M33 underway at sea. The ship appears to be a mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV), identifiable by its distinctive equipment and gray hull. A Union Jack flag is visibly flying from the mast, confirming British naval affiliation.
    A Royal Saudi Naval Forces vessel with hull number 422 is underway at sea. The gray-painted military ship is moving at moderate speed, visible from the wake at the stern. A green Saudi Arabian flag is flying from the mast, confirming the vessel's national affiliation.
    An aerial photograph shows a naval formation consisting of three surface vessels and one military helicopter operating together over open ocean. The central vessel appears to be a larger warship, flanked by two smaller patrol or coastal vessels on either side. A large military helicopter flies above and ahead of the formation, suggesting a coordinated naval exercise or patrol operation.

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