Type 45 Collection

HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter Firing Flares
HMS Dragons Lynx helicopter fires infra red flares during an exercise over the Type 45 destroyer. As well as flying her own Lynx helicopter - of 815 Naval Air Squadron based in Yeovilton - Dragon has

HMS Defender Returning to Portsmouth
HMS Defender returning home to Portsmouth after her deployment to the Middle East in 2014. The Type 45 destroyer returned to the UK after more than six months deployed on high intensity operations in

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon
The Royal Navys latest addition to the fleet, the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon is pictured exercising in the English Channel

HMS Diamond with Sea King Helicopter
A Sea King Mark 7 Airbourne Surveillance And Control (SKASAC) helicopter from 854 Naval Air Squadron takes off from the deck of a Type 45 destroyer for the first time

HMS Daring
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring in the South China Sea. The Royal Navy warship HMS Daring was on her way to assist the Philippines after the country suffered crippling devastation during

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring Leaves Portsmouth for First Operational Deployment
Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring leaves from Portsmouth for the Middle East, on the first ever operational deployment for the Royal Navys newest class of vessel

HMS Dragon Near Gibraltar
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon is pictured operating near Gibraltar during a seven month deployment to the Middle East

Red Arrows Over HMS Duncan
The Royal Air Forces famous Red Arrows soar over Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan moored at Brittania Quay in Cardiff during the Nato Summit held there this month.The aerobatic display team were part of

Type 45 HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles at HMNB Portsmouth
Pictured is Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles at HMNB Portsmouth. Staff from Defence Munitions Gosport which is part of Defence Equipment

HMS Defender
Image of HMS Defender alongside Glasgow, her affiliated city. HMS Defender is the fifth of the Navys six state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyers Defender was built in Glasgow which is one of her two

HMS Defender Arriving in Glasgow
Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender arriving in her affiliated city of Glasgow. The state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyer HMS Defendervisited her adopted city for the first time since she was delivered to

HMS Dragon
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon pictured in the Middle East during Operation Kipion 2013. HMS Dragon is the fourth of the Royal Navys six Type 45 destroyers

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring
HMS Daring has participated in a Combined Maritime Forces focussed operation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, Operation Scimitar Anzac

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon Enters Portsmouth for the First Time
HMS Dragon, the Royal Navys latest Type 45 destroyer, enters her new home of Portsmouth in Hampshire for the first time. The 7

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond. HMS Diamond, the Royal Navys third Daring class destroyer built by BAE Systems in Govan

Royal Navy Supports Indian International Fleet Review
Pictured in the foreground is HMS DEFENDER with INS VIRaT (previously HMS HERMES). HMS Defender greeted new friends and bade goodbye to a legendary Royal Navy carrier as she enjoyed a four-day

HMS Dauntless on a routine Visit to Gibraltar
Pictured is HMS Dauntless on a routine Visit to Gibraltar. HMS Dauntless was the second of the Type 45 destroyers to join the Fleet in November 2010

HMS Dragon at Sunset
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon at sunset during her patrol in the Middle East in 2013. HMS Dragon is the fourth of the Royal Navys six Type 45 air defence destroyers. Launched on 7 November 2008

HMS Dragon Silhouette
HMS Dragon crossing the setting sun during operations in the Middle East

HMS Duncan Arriving in Cardiff for NATO Summit
Its a tight squeeze as Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan is guided through a lock into Cardiff at the start of the NATO Summit

HMS Diamond Escorting Ark Futura During Operation Recsyr
Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond, whilst escorting the merchant ship Ark Futura during Operation Recsyr. HMS Diamond has completed her role escorting ships carrying Syrias chemical weapons stock for

HMS Dragon with Kirov Class Pyotr Velikiy
HMS Dragon (foreground) with the Russian Kirov Class battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy. A Royal Navy warship has tracked and met up with a Russian task group off the coast of Brest as they entered

HMS Dragon with Russian Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuzetsov
HMS Dragon (foreground) with the Russian aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. A Royal Navy warship has tracked and met up with a Russian task group off the coast of Brest as they entered the English

Red Arrows Flying Over HMS Diamond
The Red Arrows fly over the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond as she sails past Cyprus. HMS Diamond was on tasking in the Mediterranean as part of OP RECSYR (Removal of Chemical Weapons in Syria)

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dauntless
The ships company form a T45 on the flight deck of Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless in the South Atlantic. The Type 45 destroyer, also known as the D or Daring class

New Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan Begins her Sea Trials
Brand new Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan is escorted to begin her first sea trials off Scotland. Duncan, the Royal Navys sixth and final powerful new Type 45 Destroyer

HMS Dragon Leaves the Clyde
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon leaves Clyde following construction and heads for her new home on the south coast. The fourth of the Royal Navys state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyer class HMS Dragon this

HMS Diamond
A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter lands on Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond. A Mk7 Sea King Helicopter from 854 Squadron practiced deck landings with HMS Diamond on the 10 October 2012

HMS Diamond with HMAS Melbourne
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond (foreground) is pictured with HMAS Melbourne during joint operations in the Middle East. HMS Diamond is the third of Britains fleet of six Type 45 destroyers

Royal Navy Ship in Rough Weather
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless cuts through rough weather in the South Atlantic during her deployment to the area. HMS Dauntless, the second of the T45 Destroyers, joined the Fleet in November 2010

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dauntless Sails Under the Dartford Bridge
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless sails under Dartford Bridge on her way to London for a visit in September 2011 HMS Dauntless is the second in class of the new Type 45 Destroyers

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon During Pre-Acceptance Sea Trials
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon is pictured from HMS Ark Royal during sea trials off the coast of Scotland. HMS Dragon will join HM Ships Daring

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring in Heavy Seas
Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring is pictured in heavy seas in the Middle East following the handover of patrol duties from HMS Argyll

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond Enters Portsmouth for the First Time
HMS Diamond, the third of six formidable air defence warships being built for the Royal Navy, arrived in her home port of Portsmouth for the first time on Wednesday September 22nd

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring in the English Channel
Pictured is Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring shortly after breaking away from a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Wave Knight

HMS Dauntless Commissioned into the RN
HMS Dauntless, the second of the Royal Navys new formidable Type 45 destroyers, is pictured in Portsmouth, dressed for her commissioning into the Royal Navy on 3rd June 2010

Daring Class Destroyers
The Royal Navys two newest warships formidable air defence destroyers HMS Daring (front) and HMS Dauntless, have performed side-by-side at sea for the first time

HMS Dauntless Arrives in Portsmouth for the First Time
HMS Dauntless, the second of six formidable air defence warships being built for the Royal Navy, arrives in her home port of Portsmouth for the first time

HMS Daring at Sea
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring is pictured exercising in the English Channel, near her home at Portsmouth, Hampshire

HMS Dauntless Arrives in Porstmouth
HMS Dauntless, the second of six formidable Type 45 air defence warships being built for the Royal Navy, arrives in her home port of Portsmouth, Hampshire for the first time

HMS Daring and Dauntless
Type 45 destroyers together for the first time. HMS Daring (rear) and Dauntless (front) conduct Officer of the Watch manoeuvres south of the Isle of Wight

HMS Daring Enroute to Portsmouth
The first Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring manoeuvres carefully under the Erskine Bridge, after departing BVT Surface Fleet Ltd on the Clyde

The Launch of Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring
HMS Dragon was launched at BVT Surface Fleet Ltd Govan, Scotland to a fanfare of music and balloons in November 2008. She now faces an extensive fitting out

HMS Daring at Speed During Trials
Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring conducting acceptance trials at high speed off the west coast of Scotland

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The Type 45 Destroyers, such as HMS Dragon, are the pride of the Royal Navy. These formidable warships boast incredible capabilities and have been involved in numerous high-profile operations. From firing flares during exercises to returning to Portsmouth after a successful mission, their presence is always felt. HMS Defender, another Type 45 destroyer, showcases its might as it arrives in Glasgow. The ship's sleek design and advanced weaponry make it a force to be reckoned with. Meanwhile, HMS Diamond is seen being loaded with Sea Viper missiles at HMNB Portsmouth - a testament to its readiness for any combat situation. The Lynx Helicopter firing flares from HMS Dragons adds an element of awe-inspiring power to these vessels. With their cutting-edge technology and skilled crew members they can capable of defending against air threats with ease. HMS Daring leaves Portsmouth for her first operational deployment - a momentous occasion that highlights the significance of these ships in protecting our nation's interests around the globe. And near Gibraltar, HMS Dragon stands tall as a symbol of strength and determination. Not only do these destroyers excel in combat situations but they also provide support when needed. The Sea King Helicopter accompanying HMS Diamond demonstrates this versatility by aiding in various missions. Even iconic displays like the Red Arrows flying over HMS Duncan showcase how these ships command respect wherever they go. Their presence alone demands attention and admiration from all who witness them.