Leaving Portsmouth behind, HMS Prince of Wales is now back out on #OpFirecrest. To all the families who came to wave us off from round tower - thank you for your unwavering support. 👋

Welcome to 845 and 820 Naval Air Squadrons, essential components of the ship's air wing, now embarked and ready to support the mission ahead.🤝🚁

Our Firefighters sharpen their skills during a crash on deck exercise, one of the last serials before our return to sea. Our crew has been training hard and is ready in all respects ahead of #OpFirecrest Phase 2. 💪🧯✅

🗓️ 7 years. ✈️ 9000+ take-offs and landings. 🎨 Fresh flight deck paint job. ✅ HMS Prince of Wales’s maintenance period is coming to an end ahead of Firecrest 2. Poised for action and the next stage of operations.

Last week the wonderful charity Aggies joined HMS Prince of Wales to help our sailors record bedtime stories for their children - bringing a little comfort and connection when they’re far away at sea.

HMS Prince of Wales has been buzzing with energy and excitement this week. A huge thank you to the 1700 visitors at Friday’s Recruit and Attract event and all the families who joined us on Saturday. Your support and enthusiasm inspire us as we prepare for future operations.

On the day before we arrived home, as we passed the white cliffs of Dover, Fleet Flagship Captain Ben Power addressed the ship's company and recognised the achievements of the crew by presenting end of term awards🏆

HMS Prince of Wales ship's company have earned their 'Blue Nose' certificates, official proof that they have braved the #Arctic chill and are ready for anything! ❄️🥶 #ArcticSentry

The Air Department has conducted over 750 deck landings, including the ship's 9,000th since entering service, with aircraft operating thousands of miles from the ship.

The Warfare Department has safely navigated 15,684nm and the bridge watch keeping team have spent 7890 hours on watch.

To keep the crew fit, the Executive Department has overseen a total of 168 circuits during the deployment, with personnel completing over 3,600 laps of the flight deck during park runs, fostering fitness and team spirit on board.

The Air Engineering Department has supported six squadrons, multiple aircraft types, and uncrewed systems, delivering advanced diagnostics, complex air munitions handling, and a major ammunition reload.

The Weapon Engineering Department has maintained radar systems that have rotated over 16,977,600 times and provided secure communications across the globe.

The Marine Engineering Department has produced 500 tonnes of fresh water and 1,000,000 watts of power daily - enough to supply 750 homes - keeping the task group operational around the clock.

The Logistics Department has supplied 65,000 litres of milk - equivalent to 300 bathtubs - and prepared 5.3 tonnes of eggs, stretching the length of 19 aircraft carriers. Additionally, 9 tonnes of laundry detergent used equals the weight of 2.8 Wildcat helicopters!

The Medical Department has conducted over 2,500 consultations and administered more than 350 vaccinations during the deployment, ensuring the health and readiness of all personnel.

Op Firecrest - Phase 1 Complete 🫡 ✅ NATO Exercises as part of #ArcticSentry ✅ Iceland Air Policing ✅ Defence & Media Engagement in Iceland ✅ NATO Exercise Neptune Strike ✅Fleet Flagship, C&C platform, Strike Carrier #WeAreNATO