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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

A beautiful morning to arrive at the rock with @HMSBangor 🇬🇮 #Crew7 #wemakeourownluck #continuous15 #royalnavy @MODGibraltar

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

An amazing way to finish #DDay75 commemorations @RoyalNavy @PoppyLegion @HMNBPortsmouth @MarylaIngham

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

From all of us on Crew 4 in Bahrain 🇧🇭, we wish all our friends, family and loved ones back home a very Merry Christmas 🎄 Thank you for all your continued support #OpKIPION #Continuous15

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

We on HMS Middleton dressed ship today to celebrate and mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's accession on this day in 1952, and her many years of service to the UK and Commonwealth. #HM70

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

Buongiorno from a very hot and sunny Sicily! 🇮🇹 A chance to collect stores, top up on fuel and visit the local volcano 🌋 @HMSBangor @UKinItaly #wemakeourownluck #crew7 #royalnavy #continuous15

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

Having survived the Bay of Biscay, we’ve made it to sunny Lisbon for a short logistics stop with @hmsbangor . Nothing better than a sunrise pilotage! @ukinportugal @UKDAinLisbon 🇵🇹 #continuous15 #royalnavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

A busy week of training done - now all we have to do is get back to our home berth!

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

#FathersDay from @HMSMiddleton @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

From all of us on board we would like to send Christmas wishes and seasons greetings to our family and friends back home🎄🎅 #opKIPION #Christmas @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

Handover complete! ✔ Crew 4 has handed the baton over to Crew 7. Crew rotations mean we're always ready to support @RoyalNavy operations in the Middle East. #OpKipion #Continuous15

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

7 months

Who said Flag Signals are obsolete? Can anyone decipher what our Navigator and Yeoman requested (successfully) from @RFACardiganBay during a recent raft for stores? 🤔 #OPKipion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

Do you hear there. Lt Cdr Gemma Britton has assumed command of HMS MIDDLETON and MCM2 Crew 4. To Lt Cdr Sam Stephens, fair winds and following seas. #OpKipion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

Ever wondered why we have a red rose on our funnel? All HUNT class minehunters are part of the Second Mine Countermeasures Squadron, based in Portsmouth, and the Rose is the Squadron emblem. #leadingthehunt @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

During WW2, HMS MIDDLETON was a Hunt Class destroyer and provided gunfire support to allied troops landing at Sword Beach on DDay. #DDay75 @HMNBPortsmouth @DefenceHQ @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 months

With the change of crew, Lt Cdr Tom Lindsey handed over Command of HMS MIDDLETON to Lt Cdr Tom Loxton. Crew 6 arrived ready for a busy programme helping to promote maritime security in the Middle East with the help of our partners and allies. #RoyalNavy #GlobalModernReady

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

Crew 4 have achieved a major milestone - just a month after taking over @HMSMiddleton , @FOST have scrutinised us and confirmed we are Ready to Train. More hard work lies ahead to prepare for OST, but Crew 4 are on the curve! #leadingthehunt @RoyalNavy @HMNBPortsmouth

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

Wishing Her Majesty a very happy 93rd birthday! As per Naval tradition, our duty watch have ‘dressed’ MIDDLETON from bow to stern on a glorious day in @HMNBClyde . @RoyalFamily

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

📺The crew of HMS Middleton have spent the night running 🏃, cycling 🚴‍♀️, and rowing 🚣‍♂️ the distance covered by MCM2 Squadron on their 3 Peaks Challenge, in support of Lt Kilpartrick. They smashed the target distance by 400 miles and raised over £2000.💰

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

7 years

Big thank you to @LewisHamilton for visiting us today @HMSMiddleton Best of luck for the rest of the season! @RoyalNavy @Tickets4Troops 🏎🇬🇧

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

. @HMSBangor and @HMSMiddleton proud to host @GavinWilliamson UK Secretary of State for Defence, on board to demonstrate the MCM capability the Royal Navy maintains in the Middle East 365 days a year @RoyalNavy @COMUKMCMFOR #ProtectingOurNationsInterests

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

📢Clear lower decks! Clear lower decks! The Ship's Company are to muster on the Fo'c's'le for a crew phot!📢 #MiddleEast #OpKipion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

Flying the purple flag to show our support for disabilities and raising awareness on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 💪🟪 @RN_Enabled @RN_Neurodiverse #ImEnabled #PurpleLightUp

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

Lt Cdr Matt Ellicott (Crew 2) has taken Command of @HMSMiddleton from Lt Cdr Neil Skinner (Crew 7). Crew 2 are back! @RoyalNavy @HMNBPortsmouth @CaptAidyFryer

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

Building on our international partnership with @CMF_Bahrain , we welcomed Commander CTF-152🇰🇼 and his multi-national team onboard to meet our CO & crew, continuing our collaboration to enhance #maritimesecurity in the Gulf.🤝 #navalpartnerships @US5thFleet @USNavy @KuwaitArmyGHQ

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

We were delighted to welcome 🇬🇧 Vice Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tim Fraser, on board yesterday. He met the ship’s company and was briefed on our latest mine countermeasures work in the Middle East region.

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

We work hard, we train hard. 💪 Congratulations to SLt Bailey and AB(Diver) Bratton who lifted their way into the 1000lbs Club in just 3 moves: deadlift, squat and bench press 🎖👏 BZ! #opkipion @RoyalNavy @UKMCCMiddleEast @CommanderUKMCMF @NAVYfit

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

As the sun sets up here in the Gareloch, Crew 4 are still hard at work getting #MightyMidd ready for our first @FOST inspection tomorrow. Five weeks of intensive training await, and we finish about the same time as our ‘twinned’ @HMS_Raleigh #Gould35s recruits. #TruthWithoutFear

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

7 months

The Mighty Middleton recently sailed from Bahrain 🇧🇭towards a full super moon giving us some great photos! 🌕 #OpKipion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

We welcome @HMSLANCASTER as she arrived in Bahrain 🇧🇭 for their deployment to the Middle East! We wish them fair winds and following seas for their time in the region! 💪 #OpKipion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

The #MightyMiddleton is back to her primary role with Crew 4 - driving lines and finding mines in a sunny but breezy Scotland. #JointWarrior191 is a huge and complex multinational exercise that is perfect for our training. @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

A stormy day today, but @HMSMiddleton is at sea training the next generation of Able Seamen (Mine Warfare). Never miss an opportunity to exchange IDs by flashing Morse light with your fellow Hunts though! @HMSCattistock @RoyalNavy #leadingthehunt #smallshipsbigimpact

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 months

HMS MIDDLETON recently conducted the age-old tradition of a kit muster in preparation for defence engagement. Our sailors know the value of maintaining their kit and pride themselves on representing the RN – ‘look after your kit and it will look after you’! #GlobalModernReady

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

Congratulations to our Bosun PO(MW) Matthew Staunton on receiving the Herbert Lott Efficiency Award for his outstanding efforts in supporting not only Crew 8 but the wider MCM2 community. #MightyMIDD #smallshipbigimpact #firstinlastout #soothersmayfollow @HMNBPortsmouth @CdrMCM

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

That’s all folks! MCM2 Crew 4 have completed another turn of the handle in Bahrain and handed the ship back to Crew 7. Farewell to the sun, sand and everyone we have visited 🇧🇭 🇦🇪 🇰🇼 Good luck C7, we’ll see you soon! 🌞 #OpKipion @RoyalNavy @CommanderUKMCMF @UKMCCMiddleEast

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 months

Let go all lines 📢 Last week HMS Middleton sailed to join Combined Maritime Forces' Combined Task Force 152's Operation Sea Sword to promote maritime security in the Arabian Gulf ⚔️ #OpKipion #GlobalModernReady

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

Our XO, Lt Cdr James Leeds, who is on exchange from the Royal Australian Navy joined @Australian_Navy and @NZNavy personnel who are deployed to @CMF_Bahrain to commemorate #AnzacDay2022 . He's the officer on the right of our photo! 1/3

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 months

Crew 🎱 were recently back out in the Central Arabian Gulf practicing gunnery. This ensures we keep our Gunnery Teams up to date on their skills so they are ready for anything! #GlobalModernReady #OpKIPION

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

It's good to be back! MCM2 Crew 4 has returned to Bahrain, and we've taken back HMS MIDDLETON from Crew 7. Now it's time to get to work, supporting @RoyalNavy operations in the Middle East. #OpKipion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

7 years

Not only did #HMSMiddleton smash the #3peakschallenge twice, we managed to climb Mt Everest and cycle Lands End to John O'Groats @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

A big thank you to Fleet Commander @CaptainJerryKyd and @WO1MickTurnbull for their visit today and for presenting the new Principle Warfare Officer pin to Commanding Officers of MCM2. @CdrMCM @CaptAidyFryer #smallshipbigimpact #PWO #soothersmayfollow #firstinlastout #mightymidd

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

Great to host so many international women this #InternationalWomensDay for a networking event on our ship! @RoyalNavy @CommanderUKMCMF @UKMCCMiddleEast

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

We have had our anchors removed today for their bi-annual certification! ⚓️ The team also moved 15 shackles of cable onto the jetty! 💪 #OpKipion #smallshipsbigimpact #MiddleEast

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

#MightyMidd is preparing to return to sea. Including significant upgrades and 230v power for every bunk onboard as part of her £7.5 million refit The Great Escape is on. To be continued @BAES_Maritime @HMNBPORTSMOUTH @ROYALNAVY @COMUKMCMFOR @FOST

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

The crews of @HMSBangor and @HMSMiddleton training alongside their counterparts from Kuwait. @COMUKMCMFOR @RoyalNavy @DefenceOps

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

HMS Middleton MCM2 Crew 4 has taken over from Crew 7. The CO supersession took place on 21st October with Lt Cdr Sam Stephens taking command of the hull.

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

10 months

We’ve been working with the Mine Threat Exploitation Group (MTXG), helping in their trials of RNMB Harrier, one of the @RoyalNavy ’s newest autonomous capabilities.

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

More celebrations for our ship’s crew with 5 members receiving their good conduct badges. 🥳 Good Conduct badges are awarded to those sailors who have served 4, 8 & 12 years. BZ to AB(MW) Pear, ET(CIS) Blight, ET(ME) Carey, ET (CIS) Cozens & ET(WE) Waite. 👏 #OpKipion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 months

Another beautiful sunset at sea while HMS MIDDLETON operated in the Central Arabian Gulf. Our mission is to promote peace, stability and support the safe transit of merchant shipping in the region. #GlobalModernReady #OpKIPION

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

Being on operations is hard work and the demands of the job never cease. We recognise when one of our Sailors has performed exceptionally. Therefore our Sailor of the Month for March is ET(ME) O’Hanlon. BZ!! 🎉🎉💪 #MiddleEast #OpKioion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

Jack of all trades! 💪⚓️ Our crew are masters at what they do day in, day out here in the Gulf ⭐️ We gave them a #JobSwap day to try out other roles onboard. What @RoyalNavy job would you like to do? Tell us in the comments 👇 #OpKIPION

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

11 months

Crew 6 are back! MCM2 Crew 6 have returned to the Gulf after 2 years of UK tasking and training. 🇬🇧 🇧🇭 Lt Cdr Alex Knight takes command of HMS Middleton from Lt Cdr Gemma Britton.

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

Today we gathered as a Crew to share our memory of our friend and colleague LET Robert "Scarlet" Johansen, whom we lost one year ago. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Fair winds and following seas.

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 months

At the end of their rotation, Crew 🎱 handed over the ship to Crew 6. Crew 🎱 successfully worked with our allies and partners to prevent threats and help promote maritime security in the Middle East. A huge thank you to Crew 🎱 for all their hard work. #GlobalModernReady

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

7 months

Ahoy there #USSBataan . Looking steely against the sunrise. 🌅 🇺🇸🇬🇧 @LHD5 #interoperability #MiddleEast

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

Lt Cdr Skinner relieves Lt Cdr Britten as Commanding Officer of HMS Middleton as the crew depart on rotation. Enjoy your regeneration period Crew 4! 💪 #wemakeourownluck #opkipion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

8 months

It was a pleasure hosting two officers from the Royal Omani Navy whilst conducting operations in the Gulf of Oman. 🇴🇲

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

It’s been a busy JOINT WARRIOR for the Maritime Reservists getting their sea time with us. Mid Gumbley, LS(MW) King and AB(MW) Goddard have integrated brilliantly with Crew 4 and have gained considerable experience. @CommodoreQuinn @RNReserve @HMSFlyingFox @HMSSherwood @HMSCeres

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

It was a privilege to host the VIP party for the #Continuous15 event at the weekend, marking 15 years of @RoyalNavy mine countermeasures operations in the Middle East. #OpKIPION

Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force

@CommanderUKMCMF

2 years

Today we marked 15 years of @RoyalNavy mine countermeasure operations in the Middle East at an event at the 🇬🇧 Naval Support Facility in Bahrain. Since 2006, we have maintained a constant presence and provided vital maritime security in the region. #Continuous15 #OpKIPION

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

Welcome back to 2 Basin @HMSChiddingfold ! #TeamHunt @HMNBPortsmouth @RoyalNavy @BAES_Maritime

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

The Great Escape is on! #MightyMidd is out of the shed at last. To be continued.... @BAES_Maritime @BAESystemsInc @COMUKMCMFOR @ROYALNAVY

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

It’s been a busy weekend at sea for #mightymidd . Yesterday the ship coordinated with Solent Coastguard to assist with a MayDay. Crew 8 divers and engineers were actioned to help the stricken vessel.

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

“Yeoman, exchange IDs with Warship @HMSQNLZ at red 50 range 6 nautical miles.” It was also great to see @HMSCattistock and @HMS_Echo out and about today. #smallshipbigimpact #mightymidd #mcm2 #soothersmayfollow 🎱🎱🎱

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

Recently 4 members of our ships company were presented their Queens Platinum Jubilee medals by Cdre Fryer. PO Barlow, LS Newbold, LET Ward and AB Pear all received their medals onboard. BZ for your continued service. 🎖 #opKipion

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

11 months

It’s been a busy integration period for Crew 6 on Middleton. Most recently we’ve been a bit tied up with @RFACardiganBay !

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

#MightyMidd has had a busy week at sea. Getting back to her primary role of mine countermeasures. The crew were put through they’re paces by @FOST staff while locating, identifying and destroying mines. #smallshipbigimpact

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

Grazie e arrivederci! 🇮🇹👋 A fantastic visit to Sicily! Welcoming locals, smoking volcanoes and Roman ruins. Even managed to survive the hottest day ever in Europe 🥵! A top run ashore...now on to the next with @hmsbangor ! #crew7 #wemakeourownluck #redders #continuous15

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

HMS MIDD made a successful departure from @HMNBPortsmouth yesterday after a year in refit. The embarked @FOST and @CdrMCM staff enjoyed it so much they insisted on staying the night. #smallshipbigimpact #mightymidd #firstinlastout

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 months

Have you heard of Signal Flags? They allow us to communicate without any words to our regional partners and allies. The UK 🇬🇧 remains committed to supporting freedom of navigation in the Middle East. #GlobalModernReady #OpKIPION

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

Halfway through our minehunting training phase at @FOST , the #MightyMidd has taken a short pause to resupply food, fuel, stores and sleep! Thank you to the delightful town of #Campbeltown for your hospitality. @RNinScotland

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

Fantastic - 3000 followers! Thank you for following us, we’ll try to keep you informed and entertained! Have a photo - one of our Officers under training snapped this shot in between showers the other day.

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

. @HMSMiddleton and @HMSBlyth visited Kuwait for Staff Sea days, working with our opposite numbers cementing relationships. @COMUKMCMFOR @CaptainMFP @RoyalNavy @DefenceOps

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

Thank you to Cdre Dennis who was onboard to hand out awards for Sailor of the Deployment to members of the Crew 7 team. BZ to LET(ME) Wood, AB(MW) Johnson and ET(CISWE) Jones AB(CS) La Touche🎉 #MiddleEast #OpKipion @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

When you need to practice finding mines, but there are none available, we lay our own! Just a practice version though, and we’ll be picking it up later.

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

7 months

We were honoured to host a very special Royal visitor. #royalnavy #royalvisit #DukeofEdinburgh #OpKipion

Royal Navy

@RoyalNavy

7 months

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited #Bahrain 🇧🇭 to thank @RFAHeadquarters and @UKMCCMiddleEast personnel for their efforts. The duke – Commodore-in-Chief of the RFA - toured @RFACardiganBay and @HMSMiddleton and chatted with crew.

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

Another run-out for our Sea Fox Mine Disposal System - only a lump of concrete this time but it could easily be legacy bombs or mines from conflicts past. #DrivingLinesFindingMines #WeSweepTheSeas @RoyalNavy #MightyMidd

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

Weapons Engineers from @HMSMiddleton preparing the 30mm cannon for a practice firing. Engineers working hard #YearOfTheEngineer to ensure the gun goes bang if it needs to @COMUKMCMFOR @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

Commanding Officer and sailors of @HMSMiddleton visiting @NadeenSchool in Bahrain further building relationships with the local community. @COMUKMCMFOR @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

10 months

We kicked off our period at sea hosting six @USNavy Midshipmen while on their summer leave from the Naval Academy, Annapolis. We showed them how our @RoyalNavy vessels operate while deployed! 🇺🇸🇬🇧🗺️

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

When you go home Tell them of us and say For your tomorrow, We gave our today. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #armisticeday #WeWillRememberThem @PoppyLegion @UKMCCMiddleEast

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

The Captain gave the Navigator's Yeoman, AB Stan ‘Creepy’ Crawley, his seat for the transit back to Bahrain. 🇧🇭 🚢 Good luck in your next draft! 🎉 #OpKipion #smallshipsbigimpact #MiddleEast

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

Some of our sailors took part in #Movember 🧔 to raise money for @MovemberUK and awareness of #MensHealth issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide. Prizes awarded for Worst Moustache, Best Newcomer and Best Overall🥇Thank you to all involved for your support

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

Good to see you @HMSBangor right...let’s go on an adventure! ☀️ #crew7 #wemakeourownluck #continuous15 #royalnavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

Merry Christmas to our families, friends and fantastic followers. Looking forward to a busy 2020 from MCM2 Crew 8, #MightyMIDD 🎱

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

7 months

We've been making the most of our recent operations with colleagues from the @US5thFleet 🇺🇸conducting personnel transfers to allow sailors from both nations to experience life on board each others ship! 🇺🇸🇬🇧 #Interoperability

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

2 years

As part of our visit to Kuwait 🇰🇼 we conducted some high-speed, close-quarters manoeuvres with the Kuwait Navy ship KNF Failaka. These exercises develop our skills to interoperate, but need very careful planning and driving! #OpKIPION

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

Today we say goodbye to our Ops Officer Lt Forster MCDO. He is selected for the Exchange Officer programme in the role as Executive Officer of an MCMV with the @Australian_Navy . An opportunity to continue our commitment to strengthen ties with the RAN and their Allies. @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

The rambling club of @HMSMiddleton have completed the treacherous Muttrah Geotrek whilst on a stand down in Muscat, Oman. The trek took the participants to 150M above sea level in temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius! @RoyalNavy @COMUKMCMFOR @NAVYfit #trekking #teamwork

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

And that’s a wrap! Crew 4 and the #MightyMIDD have completed training @FOST after a simulated patrol of contested waters. Air attacks and narrow waters all combined into a challenging workout for the team. (Thank you @daveswanpics !)

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

Job done! @HMSBangor and @HMSMiddleton complete a fortnight of successful Defence Engagement and Survey Operations at sea, working closely with fellow Kuwaiti Navy Divers. @COMUKMCMFOR #MaritimeSecurity

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

Delighted to assist, we are all mariners together no matter who we are or what we do. Thanks to Solent CG and @BembridgeRNLI for their professional control and coordination. @RoyalNavy #leadingthehunt #SmallShipsBigImpact

HMNB Portsmouth

@HMNBPortsmouth

5 years

On Wednesday night @HMSMiddleton investigated a possible distress flare sighting off the beach at Ventnor, supporting the Solent Coastguard and @BembridgeRNLI . No vessels in distress were found but this is a great example of the RN supporting mariners in the local area. @RNLI

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

1 year

The ability to win an internal battle is paramount for Damage Control on ship. The Bosun is cleaning our fire fighting equipment to ensure they are in the best material state in the case of a Safeguard emergency💪✨ #opkipion #wemakeourownluck

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

@thinkdefence Even us small ships have our libraries - essential for our people during our regular tasking away from WiFi, broadband, phone signal and other luxuries!

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

Engineering Technicians from @HMSMiddleton carry out checks and performance readings of the propulsion system with supervision and mentoring of the on-watch Leading Engineering Technician #YOE18 #inspireanengineer @RoyalNavy @COMUKMCMFOR

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

10 months

Following on our recent adventures… We conducted a large scale mine hunting exercise with @CommanderUKMCMF and @HMSBangor (the second best mine hunter in the Persian Gulf) A US ship and @usairforce A10 Warthog provided cover from simulated surface and aerial attack! ✈️

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

6 years

Congratulations to ET’s Wallace & Scott-Gray of @HMSMiddleton on their recent successful pass for promotion to Leading Hand, with special thanks to @COMUKMCMFOR SMEO’s. #YOE #Inspireanengineer @YoEgovuk @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 days

HMS Middleton has entered drydock Whilst in drydock, the ship’s company will be working tirelessly on the ship, ensuring she is ready to reassure our partners and allies in the region #GlobalModernReady @RoyalNavy @UKMCCMiddleEast @CommanderUKMCMF

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

5 years

#whywegotosea @RoyalNavy

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

Today we had the pleasure to award LS(MW) “Swifty” Taylor his first good conduct badge. Kindly presented by CDR MCM2 @COMUKMCMFOR @ROYALNAVY @FOST #4yearsundetectedcrime

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

3 years

@HMSMiddleton is now on her way South after completing trials in the Kyle of Lochalsh and transiting back under the #SkyeBridge #Navigation #RoyalNavy #IsleofSkye #Scotland

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HMS Middleton

@HMSMiddleton

4 years

It hasn’t been all work and no play. Crew 8 managed a whole ship BBQ whilst at anchor and even managed to enlist the help of some dolphins when it came time to weigh in the morning. @CdrMCM #soothersmayfollow #trainhardfighteasy

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