USS New Mexico (SSN-779) Departing Faslane

The American submarine 'USS New Mexico' departed the naval base at Faslane this afternoon.

She is the latest Virginia class and worked with HMS Astute when she was across in America.

Always nice to see some of our allies vessels in our waters.

USS New Mexico (SSN-779) Approaching Rhu Spit

 SD Reliable Escorting the USS New Mexico

USS New Mexico (SSN-779) Off Rhu Spit

 USS New Mexico - Gareloch

USS New Mexico

USS New Mexico Outward Bound

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - and are also better resolution.

HMS Illustrious - Glen Mallan

HMS Illustrious arrived at Glen Mallan on a beatiful calm and sunny morning.

All berthed with a minimum of fuss.

Great weather for the first day of March.

 Sailing Past Finnart Oil Terminal

 Looking Great in the Sunshine

Lovely Backdrop of Scottish Hills

 So Near the Shore

 Splendid Morning

 Tugs Assist

 Tied up at Glen Mallan Jetty

Work Boat 


HMS Illustrious and New Mexico from Dougie Coull.

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