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Sunday 31 July 2016

Friday 29 July 2016

Loch Long



MOD police boat seen in Loch Long,a police boat can usually be seen cruising the Loch due to military bases in the area.

Tuesday 26 July 2016

Sunday 24 July 2016

HMS Forth





HMS Forth is the first of three new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built at Govan in Glasgow.

The 90 metre OPV is based on a proven BAE Systems design which is already in service with the Brazilian Navy and Royal Thai Navy. Engineers at BAE Systems have modified the design, ensuring it meets the requirements of the Royal Navy.

 The OPVs will be globally deployable and capable of ocean patrol with a range of 5,000 nautical miles and a maximum speed of 24 knots. The first of class is expected to be delivered to the Royal Navy in 2017.


Wednesday 20 July 2016

Fairlie Moor



Views from Fairlie Moor,looking toward the Isle of Arran Isle of Cumbrae and Little Isle of Cumbrae.