The British Royal Navy River Class (Batch 2) OPV HMS Forth flying a defaced Blue Ensign prior to acceptance by the RN at Portsmouth. UK on 26/2/18.

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The Government Service Ensign is flown by British Ministry of Defence vessels, notably warships undergoing contractors trials, prior to commissioning by the Royal Navy.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Portsmouth, UK
Photo credit: © Neil Watkin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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