, GAZIANTEP F490, former US Navy CLIFTON SPRAGUE FFG16, and GEDIZ F495, former USS JOHN A MOORE FFG19. Cruiser NORMANDY CG60, destoyer ROSS DDG71 are with the carrier
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"... the Commander UK Carrier Strike Group ... stated that ultimately the intention is to have “24 in 24”, ie. 24 jets will routinely embark on the deployed carrier from 2024."
one thing is "intention", another thing is money, so let's wait and see in 2024 (and for now I set aside quote/unquote value of a carrier force comprising two dozen fixed-wing aircraft, because I don't know if the RN will have a carrier force comprising two dozen fixed-wing aircraft)
F-35B launch from HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 whilst alongside in Portsmouth Harbour; this aircraft was part of the Westlant 19 deployment to the USA by 617 sqn but went unserviceable before it could be flown back across the Pond. Today it was ready to return to RAF Marham and launched from the carrier tied up at the PRJ:
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2019) Sailors watch an E/A-18 Growler, assigned to the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, before it launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 14, 2019. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting routine training in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kaylianna Genier)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 14, 2019) Sailors scrub the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a freshwater wash down Dec. 14, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Olympia O. McCoy)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2019) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Jackie Velasco, from Los Angeles, directs an E/A-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Erik Melgar)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2019) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Tomcatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 12, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pyoung K. Yi)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2019) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) sends fuel to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a fueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kaylianna Genier)
MANAMA, Bahrain (Dec. 2, 2019) Mark VI Patrol Boats assigned to Commander, Task Force 56 participates in a high value asset (HVA) escort transit of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) after a port visit in Manama, Bahrain, Dec. 2. This event highlights one of many core competencies that the Coastal Riverine Force provides in support of 5th Fleet operations. Commander, Task Force 56 is responsible for the planning and execution of expeditionary missions - including coastal riverine operations - in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kory Alsberry)