Today was the day the various naval vessels departed the Clyde as they head out to begin their military exercise.
Some will return for a debrief but most will scatter to the winds when the exercise is complete.
The second exercise is in October this year so we'll look forward to that when the time comes.
RFA Mounts Bay - Off Greenock Esplanade
FGS Frankfurt Am Main (A1412) - Off East India Harbour
RFA Mounts Bay Loading Vehicles - Off Greenock Esplanade
FGS Frankfurt Am Main (A1412) - Off East India Harbour
RFA Mounts Bay and USS Forrest Sherman - Off Greenock Esplanade
RFA Mounts Bay - Off Greenock Esplanade
FGS Emden (F210) - Off Greenock Esplande
Trafalgar-Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit
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