HMS Gannet - Farewell Flight

HMS Gannet's search and rescue helicopters had their final farewell flypast over Scotland today and passed Faslane Naval Base on the route.

Here are a few images from above the Naval Base.

 SD Reliable Prepares Her Salute

 Three Sea Kings Approach

 Flying Past Faslane Naval Base

 Overhead at Faslane

Passing the Base

 Heading Off

Bound for Tyndrum

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NSRS - SRV1 - NATO Submarine Rescue System

As part of my visit to 'SD Northern River' over the weekend I was very fortunate to witness some of the training with SRV1.

Based at Faslane on the Clyde, the unit was at Glen Mallon for training. It is owned owned jointly by the UK, France, and Norway.

SRV1 can be loaded on to aircraft for fast response anywhere around the world when required.

It has a crew of two pilots and can rescue up to 15 people at a time.

It is truly spectacular and I felt privileged to spend some time aboard  and see just what the unit was capable of - though we hope she is never needed.

 SRV1 Starting to Submerse

 Recovering from the Sea

 Looks Very Space Age

Multitude of Switches and Panels

 Space is Very Tight

Checks


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Busy James Watt Dock

With glorious sunshine I made a trip to Greenock.

The 'Vos Shine' was returning from her tasks in Loch Ewe and with her bright red colours she looked great as she entered James Watt Dock.

I had expected her to go to the Great Harbour as she is on a long term lease to Serco, so not sure why she came to JWD.

Pilot cutter 'Toward' collected the pilot from 'Vos Shine' to take him to the next job.

Also a shot of 'Finnarrow' - awaiting entry Inchgreen dry dock for repairs.

 James Watt Dock

Vos Shine

 Vos Shine

 James Watt Dock

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'

 Finnarrow

Berthing Vos Shine

  Pilot Cutter 'Toward' - Entering James Watt Dock

 Vos Shine

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'

Vos Shine

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River Clyde Today

A bit delayed in getting to Greenock today so missed the Vos Shine as she approached the dock.

However, managed a few shots, plus some later of other river traffic.

Vos Shine Berthing in James Watt Dock
 

Vos Shine in James Watt Dock

Vos Shine - James Watt Dock
 

Sound of Scarba - Off East India Harbour

 Sound of Scarba - Off East India Harbour

John Rickmers at Greenock Ocean Terminal

SD Impetus - Off East India Harbour

 SD Impetus Passing East India Harbour

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VOS Inspirer - Exits Garvel Dry Dock

A wee trip down to the Greenock docks this afternoon, and very bright sunshine today.

VOS Inspirer was leaving the Garvel dry dock and then berthing in James Watt Dock to finish off her refit before going out on trials.

 MV Argyle

 VOS Inspirer Exits Garvel Dry Dock

 VOS Inspirer Exits Garvel Dry Dock

  VOS Inspirer 

  VOS Inspirer

  VOS Inspirer

VOS Inspirer Approaches James Watt Dock
 

 VOS Inspirer in James Watt Dock

'VOS Inspirer' Passes 'Argyle'

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VOS Inspirer

VOS Inspirer arrived at the James Watt Dock in Greenock today for repair work.

She berthed in the dock and will move to the Garvel Dry Dock tomorrow, and is expected to be in for ten days.

Spoke with a few of the crew - a nice bunch.

Approaching James Watt Dock

 VOS Inspirer

Crew
 

Getting Closer
 

Berthing in James Watt Dock
 

 Berthed

Stern Deck

Bridge
 

Forward Deck
 

From the Stern

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