Tuesday 12 February 2013

SOMERSET Back – the Type 23 Frigate SOMERSET is conducting post refit sea trials after a £ 20m revamp, working off the south coast, the ship having been out of action since March 2012, when the frigate returned from a fourth six month tour of duty East of Suez in five years.     The Frigate’s embarked flight is equipped with a 14 tonne MERLIN HM.1 helicopter from 829 Naval Air Squadron, which has been completing flight deck exercises on the SOMERSET.   The recent refit for the SOMERSET has seen enhanced sensors, weapon systems and a refurbished flight deck.

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