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Veteran Newspaper - January_Layout 1 06/02/2019 20:32 Page 12 The Veteran 07 February 2019 PEOPLE ARE OUR PASSION WHAT’S YOURS? Tell us #HCRlaw Our defence, security and the forces team has been selected for their skills and passion in providing legal advice to the sector – we also draw on the expertise of consultants who have many years of involvement with the military and related industries. Richard Morgan, Partner, Head of Defence Security and the Forces Talk to us: 01432 349670 | Visit us online: www.hcrlaw.com Join the discussion: @HCRlaw Harrison Clark Rickerbys inc Gordon Lutton is a trading name of Harrison Clark Rickerbys Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the SRA 12 www.sandbagtimes.co.uk
Veteran Newspaper - January_Layout 1 06/02/2019 20:32 Page 13 07 February 2019 The Veteran HMS Queen Elizabeth Receives First Phalanx Self Defence Weapon Story: Portsmouth News HMS Queen Elizabeth has started having her Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) fitted. The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System is designed for use as an anti-aircraft and anti-missile defence, the vessel also carries 30mm Automated Small Calibre Guns and Miniguns for use against fast attack craft. The system is radar-controlled and is said to provide a “last chance” defence for ships against anti-ship missiles and aircraft. It automatically detects, tracks and engages threats. It features a 20mm M-61A1cannon, search and track radar and FLIR in the Block 1B model. To date, the United States Navy and 20 other nations have purchased more than 850 Phalanx systems. HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth last year after completing a number of firsts for the ship, notably F-35 trials. The Royal Navy said in a release that during the Development Trials, F-35 jets conducted 202 takeoffs from the ship’s ski ramp, 187 vertical landings, and 15 shipborne vertical landings —a landing technique unique to the UK. Read More Here... Devonport Naval Officer named an LGBT Future Leader Lt Commander Gordon Jones is representative for the Royal Navy sexual orientation and identity network, Compass A Royal Navy Officer from Devonport Naval Base has been nominated as one of the Top Ten British LGBT+ Future Leaders in the country. Lieutenant Commander Gordon Jones, who has worked for the Royal Navy for over 17 years, initially joining as a Warfare Officer before specialising as a hydrographic, meteorological and oceanographic officer. During this time, he has served in submarines, patrol boats and the former Fleet Flagship, HMS Ocean. He has operated around the world, including the Falklands, the high Arctic and supporting disaster relief across the British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean, following hurricanes Irma and Maria. Lieutenant Command Jones is a member of Compass, the Navy’s sexual orientation and identity network since 2016 and the network’s sexual orientation representative since 2018. As a nominee, Gordon is set to attend the organisation’s prestigious awards ceremony in London in May, where an overall winner, selected by a judging panel, will be announced. Throughout the evening the ceremony will celebrate the achievements of everyone on the Top 10 shortlists including campaigners, celebrities and personalities who work to improve the lives of LGBT+ people. Read the full article here... Story: Plymouth Herald www.sandbagtimes.co.uk 13
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