'Lusty' crew excel in training
Published Date:
09 October 2008
Decked head-to-toe in protective gear, these sailors are put through their paces as their ship goes through tough sea training.
HMS Illustrious successfully passed her four-week opera-tional sea training package which included aviation, warfare, and firefighting.
Admiral Richard Ibbotson conducted the final inspection of HMS Illustrious as the ship took part in a 'Thursday War' exercise.
Petty Officer Tom Burnham Marine Engineer Artificer said the training had been 'challenging and difficult'.
And Captain Steve Chick said: 'The training provided by Flag Officer Sea Training is second to none and they assess ships to the highest standards.
'To leave with a sound sat-isfactory assessment is an achievement and demonstrates the crew's professionalism.'
'Lusty' will now conduct more specialised training on Nato exercise Joint Warrior in the North Sea.
Later this month she will visit Liverpool and in Novem-ber will head to London to take part in Remembrance Sunday.
The full article contains 159 words and appears in The News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
09 October 2008 8:57 AM
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Source:
The News
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Location:
Portsmouth
