“Royal Navy: Procession of US Coast Guard helicopters land on HMS Prince of Wales in ‘very rare’ event”

The News, Portsmouth, UK reports three Coast Guard HITRON helicopters landed on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. The carrier has temporarily moved her homeport to Naval Station Norfolk.

The three photos below were added October 24, 2023. The came from this post on Navy Lookout, “HMS Prince of Wales crosses the Atlantic and begins developmental flying trials

MH-65E Dolphin helicopter helicopters embarked on 25th September 2023 off the coast of Florida – the first time US Coast Guard aircraft had landed on HMS Prince of Wales. The group were led by Lt Cdr Fleming, RN on exchange with the USCG’s Helicopter Interdiction Squadron (HITRON) based in Miami which usually operate from USCG cutters, tracking and stopping go-fasts smuggling narcotics. Royal Navy photo.

The Dauphin (The USCG call them Dolphins) are the same type of aircraft used by FOST teams under contract with Bristow helicopters. Royal Navy Photo.

Three US Coast Guard Dolphins conduct night flying from the carrier. Royal Navy photo.

Thanks to David for bringing this to my attention. 

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