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Another month, another Russian task group kept under constant Royal Navy surveillance passing the UK. HMS Somerset and 814 NAS from RNAS Culdrose watched corvette Boikiy and cargo ship Baltic Leader through the Channel.

I want to thank the ship’s company of ⁦HMS Somerset⁩ for tracking a Russian warship near British waters. Their professionalism means we were able to keep an eye on the Russian warship and keep our nation safe. Thank you. bbc.com/news/articles/…

It was with great honour and solemnity that #HMSSOMERSET remembered the tragic loss of HMS WAKEFUL as she passed over the site of her wreck. Sunk on 29 May 1940 with 721 souls lost. #HMSWAKEFUL

First person point of view……… What is it like to fly from #HMSSomerset in her Merlin Mk 2 helicopter from the Fleet Air Arm 814 Naval Air Squadron!! #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #FlyingTigers #814NAS

A fine day for #HMSSomerset to practice Helo In Flight Refueling with the Flying Tigers - Mohawk Flight’s Merlin Mk 2 from Fleet Air Arm 814 Naval Air Squadron. #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #FlyingTigers #814NAS #HIFR

It’s a snug fit onboard #HMSSomerset for Mohawk Flight’s Merlin Mk 2 when it’s time to move the helicopter into the hangar. #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #FlyingTigers #814NAS

Once on the flight deck of #HMSSomerset the Flying Tigers’ Merlin Mk 2 from Fleet Air Arm 814 Naval Air Squadron has to be spread - ready to fly. #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #FlyingTigers #814NAS

Protecting the UK’s security… #RoyalNavy warships and helicopters watched every move of a Russian task group returning from Syria as it sailed through the English Channel and North Sea towards the Baltic. 🔽

#HMSSomerset conducted Hi-line transfer for Search And Rescue (SAR) training with the Flying Tigers’ Merlin Mk 2 Helicopter from Fleet Air Arm 814 Naval Air Squadron. #F82 #FleetAirArm #Merlin #FlyingTigers #814NAS #SAR

Thank you to #PortOfAberdeen for the exceptional short notice logistics support to ensure #HMSSOMERSET remains ready for operations.

Protecting our nation... #RoyalNavy warships HMS Somerset and HMS Cattistock and helicopters from 815 Naval Air Squadron and 814 Naval Air Squadron were activated to monitor Russian activity in UK waters. ⬇️

The ocean teaches us that even the roughest storms give way to peaceful tides for #HMSSomerset. #F82 #Sunset

Steadfast through storm and swell. #HMSSomerset

Thank you Port of Tyne and Newcastle for being so welcoming to #HMSSomerset. Many thanks to all the local visitors, families and friends who came onboard. It was a pleasure to host you all. Farewell for now.

It was a delight to visit Hamburg. #HMSSomerset is grateful for the warm welcome. The Royal Navy always receives a fantastic reception here and this great city is a favourite for sailors to visit! #F82 #Hamburg #RoyalNavy

#HMSSomerset opened the ship to visitors whilst in Hamburg and was delighted to welcome people onboard to show them our capabilities and talk about what we do. #F82 #Hamburg #RoyalNavy #MoinMoin

#HMSSomerset enjoyed a beautiful sunset at anchor last night, patiently awaiting her homecoming today! #F82 #RoyalNavy #PlymouthSound

.HMS Somerset was recalled early from Christmas leave and was involved in 6 separate operations to track Russian vessels. She spent 100 days on tasking covering 18,000nm and her 814 NAS Merlin helicopter was airborne for a total of 100 hours. The ship visted 🇳🇱Den Helder,

BZ and welcome back... #RoyalNavy frigate HMS Somerset returned home to Plymouth today after more than 100 intensive days on national tasking – including six operations tracking Russian vessels in UK waters.

Saluting guns fired as Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset came home to HMNB Devonport today after several months deployed in European seas. Included six ops tracking Russian vessels in waters off the UK. Was also on exercise with allies. 18,000 nm sailed! Video Stephen Jagger