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    HMS Dragon - Exercise Formidable Shield [Image 9 of 9]

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    A black-and-white photograph taken from the bow of a naval warship underway at sea, with two additional vessels visible on the horizon. The foreground ship displays characteristic features of a modern guided-missile destroyer, including a Vertical Launch System (VLS) array and a forward gun mount. The dramatic overcast sky with diffused sunlight breaking through clouds creates a stark, moody maritime atmosphere.

    AT SEA, ATLANTIC OCEAN

    05.29.2021

    Photo by Spc. Katherine Rivera 

    Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO

    HMS Dragon and HMS Argyll to conduct a sail past of the exercise Flag Ship the Spanish EPS Cristobal Colon May 29, 2021.

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    Date Taken: 05.29.2021
    Date Posted: 05.30.2021 06:32
    Photo ID: 6669655
    VIRIN: 210529-O-BF001-0001
    Resolution: 6556x4371
    Size: 3.61 MB
    Location: AT SEA, ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 52
    Downloads: 18

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    A bearded male operator wearing white military-style headphones is seated at a multi-screen console, reaching toward a control panel with illuminated indicator lights. The setting appears to be a naval combat information center or similar military operations room, with multiple personnel and electronic displays visible in the background. The operator is wearing a dark navy uniform with a visible sleeve patch.
    A naval formation of multiple warships is underway at sea under clear skies. The foreground shows the deck of one vessel with personnel observing, while a prominent grey warship bearing hull number D620 sails in the middle distance. At least two additional warships are visible on the horizon in the background.
    A missile is being launched from the forward deck of a naval warship at sea, producing a large plume of orange-yellow smoke and a bright flame trail. The photograph is taken from the bow looking aft toward the ship's superstructure, capturing the moment of ignition and initial ascent. The overcast sky and calm sea conditions are visible in the background.
    A missile is being launched from the deck of a naval warship at sea, producing an intense white and yellow fireball at the moment of ignition. The image appears to be taken from an elevated position on the ship, likely a wide-angle or fisheye lens, capturing the full deck and surrounding ocean. The overcast sky and calm sea conditions are visible in the background.
    A naval warship is captured mid-missile launch, with a rocket visibly ascending with a bright flame and smoke trail against an overcast sky. The vessel appears to be a modern destroyer or frigate, identifiable by its angular stealth superstructure, radar domes, and weapons systems. The ship is at sea with calm waters visible in the background.
    A missile is being launched from the deck of a naval warship at sea. The launch produces a large plume of smoke and a bright flame as the missile ascends vertically into an overcast sky. The image is captured from the ship's forward deck, providing a close perspective of the launch event.
    A naval warship is actively firing its main deck gun during what appears to be a live-fire exercise at sea. A large cloud of gray smoke and muzzle blast is visible at the gun's muzzle, indicating the weapon has just discharged. The vessel is operating in calm, overcast open-ocean conditions.
    A military personnel member aboard a naval vessel is using a mounted binocular observation device, wearing a camouflage helmet, balaclava face covering, and gloves. The ship's deck is visible in the background, including what appears to be a naval gun mount and other crew members. The setting appears to be at sea under overcast conditions.
    A black-and-white photograph taken from the bow of a naval warship underway at sea, with two additional vessels visible on the horizon. The foreground ship displays characteristic features of a modern guided-missile destroyer, including a Vertical Launch System (VLS) array and a forward gun mount. The dramatic overcast sky with diffused sunlight breaking through clouds creates a stark, moody maritime atmosphere.

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    type 45 destroyer
    Formidable Shield 2021
    Cristobol Colon (F-105)
    HMS Dragon (D35)
    Royal Navy

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