HMS Defender (D36) returned to Portsmouth, UK on the 19th April 2022. Seen with the escorting tug SD Independent alongside.

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HMS Defender (D36) has become the first Type 45 Daring Class air defence destroyer to deploy on Arctic operations. In recognition, the ship has been given a painted blue nose.

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Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, UK.
Photo credit: © Neil Watkin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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