Vice Admiral says carrier project has ‘evolved massively’published at 15:55 GMT
15:55 GMT
Isabella Holliday
Portsmouth
Vice Adm Stephen Moorhouse, CBE, said he was “hugely, hugely proud” of all that the crews had achieved on deployment.
He said: “You only have to look at the smiles on the faces of those men and women and their families, to understand personally and professionally what it means to them.”
Vice Adm Moorhouse has been part of the carrier project for up to 12 years and said it had “evolved massively” from previous deployments.
“We’ll continue to test and develop the capabilities, but this deployment was really important,” he continued.
“It’s the largest number of F35s on that deck. Norwegians sailing with us for that full deployment, so the international partners and no covid, so a lot more engagement with regional partners around the world.
“It’s a huge milestone and something we should be really proud of.”