Originally Posted by A56
I suspect that will be quite a common sight in Portsmouth.
As their home port, yes from time to time. However both carriers are going to be busy in various roles. Not only did the WESTLANT 19 deployment involve normal RN/RAF Pilots operating F-35B from from the deck (and embarked USMC ones) from the deck of HMS
Queen Elizabeth but a range of missions were rehearsed. Three embarked Merlin HM2s did ASW in conjunction with the towed array sonar equipped HMS
Northumberland (which also had a Merlin) and proved the ability to do continuous ASW. The embarked Jungly HC4s and the embarked Royal Marines exercised their skills.
Both carriers are now in commission and flying the White Ensign.
Commissioning Day for HMS Prince of Wales