Britain's Type 45 destroyer is one of the nation's most powerful and versatile vessels. It has been in service since 2009 ...

The primary role of the Type 42 destroyers was providing air defense for the fleet. With their long-range sensors, the ships could also act as radar pickets, sailing ahead of a task group. HMS ...

The Type 42 HMS destroyers, also known as the Sheffield class, were a class of fourteen guided missile destroyers that were first ordered in 1968 and launched in 1971.

HMS Edinburgh on South Atlantic patrol; last deployment for Type 42 destroyers. The Royal Navy’s destroyer HMS Edinburgh left on Monday Portsmouth on her final planned deployment.

HMS Nottingham - Type 42 Destroyer Plan Take a virtual tour of HMS Nottingham - learn about the weapons onboard ship, have a peak in the control room or get claustrophobic in the mess rooms.

Last Type 42 Destroyer Returns. ... She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles - as the Type 42s make way for the new-generation Type 45s.

The Type 42 Destroyer will arrive at 9.30am on Wednesday 29 February, and already on board will be the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councilor Frank Prendergast who will have joined the ship’s ...

Last Type 42 Destroyer Returns. ... She decommissions in June - having clocked up 793,345 miles - as the Type 42s make way for the new-generation Type 45s.

The last remaining Type 42 destroyer sailed into her home port of Portsmouth after her final deployment before being decommissioned. Kerry Swain reports. Last updated Thu 28 Mar 2013.

As the maritime fleet aims at the enemy they need a guardian - which is where the Type 42 destroyer comes into its own, forming the backbone of the Royal Navy's air-defence power ...

The Type 45 Destroyer is a new air defense warship that will succeed the existing Type 42 destroyers in service. The ships will be equipped with the Principal Anti Air Missile System, ...