Hms Dragon 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

The Eastern Crisis, Scenes off the Coast of Crete (engraving)
1597225 The Eastern Crisis, Scenes off the Coast of Crete (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis, Scenes off the Coast of Crete)

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"HMS Dragon: A Force to be Reckoned With" From firing flares from its Lynx Helicopter to patrolling the seas near Gibraltar, the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyer a formidable presence. As it enters Portsmouth for the first time, anticipation fills the air. In scenes reminiscent of an Eastern Crisis off the coast of Crete, an engraving captures HMS Dragon in action. The silhouette of this mighty vessel against a stunning sunset backdrop showcases its power and grace. Not one to shy away from challenges, HMS Dragon stands side by side with Kirov Class Pyotr Velikiy and Russian Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuzetsov. These encounters demonstrate its ability to navigate complex international waters with confidence. Leaving behind memories on the Clyde, HMS Dragon embarks on pre-acceptance sea trials. Its sleek design and advanced technology ensure that it remains at the forefront of naval warfare capabilities. Whether protecting vital shipping lanes or engaging in joint operations with international partners, HMS Dragon exemplifies strength and determination. It serves as a symbol of national pride while safeguarding our interests across global waters. As we witness this magnificent vessel in action – whether firing flares or sailing into new horizons – let us salute those who serve aboard her. Their dedication ensures that HMS Dragon continues to defend our shores and project British influence worldwide.