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File:HMS DEFENDER fires her 4.5 inch Mk 8 Mod 1 naval gun MOD 45157963.jpg

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English: During a routine patrol in the gulf region, HMS Defender broke away from her usual tasking in order to conduct a live 4.5" gunnery exercise.

The purpose of this training exercise is to prove proficiency at naval gunfire support.

HMS Defender is the fifth of the Navy's six state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyers.

4.5 inch Mk 8 Mod 1 naval gun is capable of hitting surface, aircraft and shore targets and is fitted to the Royal Navy’s latest Frigates and Destroyers.

  • Organization: Royal Navy
  • Object Name: MH140042028
  • Category: MOD
  • Supplemental Categories: Equipment, Ships, Destroyers, Type 45, Weapons, Guns, 4.5inch Mk8
  • Keywords: Royal Navy, Equipment, Ship, Destroyer, DDG, Type 45, HMS Defender, Weapon, Gun, Ordnance, 4.5inch, Mk8, Shell, Smoke, Fire
  • Country: England
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Author LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum
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(Reusing this file)		 Images are downloadable at high resolution, made available at http://www.defenceimagery.mod.uk for reuse under the OGL (Open Government License).

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