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I found a story about RN sailor urinating in public in Florida...
...I'd bet that the sailors involved were of the younger generation or on their first overseas deployment. wait a minute.. you have to be 21 to drink in the US..that's everywhere....hummm....
Six Royal Navy sailors tasered in bar brawl
Six Royal Navy sailors have been arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour in the US after the first transatlantic voyage of Britain’s £3 billion aircraft carrier.
Two of the sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth were tasered by Florida police while witnesses reported seeing sailors urinating from a pub balcony into the street.
According to local police reports, three of the six sailors resisted arrest. A seventh member of the aircraft carrier’s crew was taken into custody for trespass.
The 65,000-ton ship, nicknamed Big Lizzie, began her maiden transatlantic voyage last month and docked at Mayport naval base on Wednesday.
But within hours of reaching dry land, hundreds of the crew began drinking. While the vast majority were well behaved, some fought among themselves in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on Wednesday night, according to local police.
Police sergeant Larry Smith said: ‘Six sailors were arrested in the bar district and all the offences were alcohol related, such as disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest.’
He added that one of the two sailors tasered had been tackled by a female police officer who took action when he refused to stop fighting.
Violence broke out outside Lynch’s Irish Bar. A manager said: ‘The Royal Navy guys came in like a flood, boom. Like they had suddenly been let out of a cage and now they were free. It was unreal and we just weren’t prepared for it.’
The nearby Tavern bar has now banned all Queen Elizabeth personnel because of the sailors’ aggressive behaviour on Wednesday night.
The six sailors appeared in a Florida court on Thursday morning and were released. It is unclear whether they face any further criminal action in the state.
But they do face further sanctions under UK military law.
Last night, former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Lord West, played down the incident. He said: ‘You might get one or two people behaving badly. That certainly happened in my 53 years in the Navy.’
A Ministry of Defence spokesman added: ‘The Naval Service places great importance on maintaining the highest possible standards of behaviour from its personnel at all times.’
...I'd bet that the sailors involved were of the younger generation or on their first overseas deployment. wait a minute.. you have to be 21 to drink in the US..that's everywhere....hummm....Six Royal Navy sailors tasered in bar brawl
Six Royal Navy sailors have been arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour in the US after the first transatlantic voyage of Britain’s £3 billion aircraft carrier.
Two of the sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth were tasered by Florida police while witnesses reported seeing sailors urinating from a pub balcony into the street.
According to local police reports, three of the six sailors resisted arrest. A seventh member of the aircraft carrier’s crew was taken into custody for trespass.
The 65,000-ton ship, nicknamed Big Lizzie, began her maiden transatlantic voyage last month and docked at Mayport naval base on Wednesday.
But within hours of reaching dry land, hundreds of the crew began drinking. While the vast majority were well behaved, some fought among themselves in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on Wednesday night, according to local police.
Police sergeant Larry Smith said: ‘Six sailors were arrested in the bar district and all the offences were alcohol related, such as disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest.’
He added that one of the two sailors tasered had been tackled by a female police officer who took action when he refused to stop fighting.
Violence broke out outside Lynch’s Irish Bar. A manager said: ‘The Royal Navy guys came in like a flood, boom. Like they had suddenly been let out of a cage and now they were free. It was unreal and we just weren’t prepared for it.’
The nearby Tavern bar has now banned all Queen Elizabeth personnel because of the sailors’ aggressive behaviour on Wednesday night.
The six sailors appeared in a Florida court on Thursday morning and were released. It is unclear whether they face any further criminal action in the state.
But they do face further sanctions under UK military law.
Last night, former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Lord West, played down the incident. He said: ‘You might get one or two people behaving badly. That certainly happened in my 53 years in the Navy.’
A Ministry of Defence spokesman added: ‘The Naval Service places great importance on maintaining the highest possible standards of behaviour from its personnel at all times.’
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The American perspective..
Beach bars, restaurants in Northeast Florida scramble to handle British sailors
By Joe Daraskevich
Posted Sep 7, 2018 at 5:37 PM
Business was booming at the beach bars and restaurants in Northeast Florida this week, thanks to hundreds of British sailors who arrived Wednesday when the new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth docked for a logistics stop at Naval Station Mayport.
When the ship pulled into port, there wasn’t much publicity, despite the rush of men and women who would soon spread out to the three Beaches communities.
The sailors only had a few days in port to stretch their legs, so many of them took to the town Wednesday night without much warning.
“I think we need a modern day Paul Revere
to let us know that the British are coming,” said Keith Doherty, a general manager at Lynch’s Irish Pub in the heart of Jacksonville Beach. “I know a lot of places were understaffed and that caused a lot of issues.”
He said his bar didn’t have some of the problems other establishments experienced because they have security staffed every night of the week. Other places are prepared for heavy crowds on the weekends, Doherty said, but a mid-week rush can be a lot to handle.
Doherty said he’s heard rumors that hundreds of sailors were arrested in one night, but the reality isn’t quite as extreme.
Sgt. Larry Smith of the Jacksonville Beach Police Department said six British sailors were taken into custody on mostly drunk and disorderly charges, and three of them were also charged with resisting arrest. Of the three who were resisting, Smith said one was pushing and pulling away from an officer, another wouldn’t put his hands behind his back and the other was just being a little disrespectful.
The sailor who wouldn’t put his hands behind his back had to be stunned with a Taser before he was arrested, Smith said.
Smith said all the arrests happened late Wednesday or early Thursday, and officers haven’t had any issues after talking to ship leaders.
Authorities said no British sailors were arrested in Atlantic Beach, and a spokesman wasn’t available Friday to comment on any arrests in Neptune Beach.
Smith said the problem wasn’t sailors getting into drunken fights with locals. The problem was more that they were getting in fights with each other.
“These guys come in town periodically,” Smith said. “They beat the mess out of each other and fight each other more than anything, but once they pick up their teeth off the ground they are best friends.”
He said one of the six arrests happened at Lynch’s where a sailor was asked to leave and came back. Smith said he was arrested on a trespassing charge.
Some bar managers said their were problems at first with the sailors not tipping well, but they generally understood the custom is different in the United States.
“They tipped a little under 10 percent, and I don’t think they knew they were doing anything wrong,” said Haleigh Snow, a manager at Poe’s Tavern in Atlantic Beach. “Other than that, we haven’t had any trouble.”
Most establishments the Times-Union talked to said they welcomed the extra business and rely heavily on the military during slower months.
But Doherty brought up the point that a little more notice would have been helpful to make sure all the bars had enough staff working for the crowds.
“I think their sailors are the same as our guys. When they get shore leave, they like to relax and have a good time,” Doherty said. “The majority of the sailors from the carrier have been great customers.”
Beach bars, restaurants in Northeast Florida scramble to handle British sailors
By Joe Daraskevich
Posted Sep 7, 2018 at 5:37 PM
Business was booming at the beach bars and restaurants in Northeast Florida this week, thanks to hundreds of British sailors who arrived Wednesday when the new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth docked for a logistics stop at Naval Station Mayport.
When the ship pulled into port, there wasn’t much publicity, despite the rush of men and women who would soon spread out to the three Beaches communities.
The sailors only had a few days in port to stretch their legs, so many of them took to the town Wednesday night without much warning.
“I think we need a modern day Paul Revere
He said his bar didn’t have some of the problems other establishments experienced because they have security staffed every night of the week. Other places are prepared for heavy crowds on the weekends, Doherty said, but a mid-week rush can be a lot to handle.
Doherty said he’s heard rumors that hundreds of sailors were arrested in one night, but the reality isn’t quite as extreme.
Sgt. Larry Smith of the Jacksonville Beach Police Department said six British sailors were taken into custody on mostly drunk and disorderly charges, and three of them were also charged with resisting arrest. Of the three who were resisting, Smith said one was pushing and pulling away from an officer, another wouldn’t put his hands behind his back and the other was just being a little disrespectful.
The sailor who wouldn’t put his hands behind his back had to be stunned with a Taser before he was arrested, Smith said.
Smith said all the arrests happened late Wednesday or early Thursday, and officers haven’t had any issues after talking to ship leaders.
Authorities said no British sailors were arrested in Atlantic Beach, and a spokesman wasn’t available Friday to comment on any arrests in Neptune Beach.
Smith said the problem wasn’t sailors getting into drunken fights with locals. The problem was more that they were getting in fights with each other.
“These guys come in town periodically,” Smith said. “They beat the mess out of each other and fight each other more than anything, but once they pick up their teeth off the ground they are best friends.”
He said one of the six arrests happened at Lynch’s where a sailor was asked to leave and came back. Smith said he was arrested on a trespassing charge.
Some bar managers said their were problems at first with the sailors not tipping well, but they generally understood the custom is different in the United States.
“They tipped a little under 10 percent, and I don’t think they knew they were doing anything wrong,” said Haleigh Snow, a manager at Poe’s Tavern in Atlantic Beach. “Other than that, we haven’t had any trouble.”
Most establishments the Times-Union talked to said they welcomed the extra business and rely heavily on the military during slower months.
But Doherty brought up the point that a little more notice would have been helpful to make sure all the bars had enough staff working for the crowds.
“I think their sailors are the same as our guys. When they get shore leave, they like to relax and have a good time,” Doherty said. “The majority of the sailors from the carrier have been great customers.”
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QE R08 is still in Mayport FL. She should be getting underway Thursday.
As posted by Obi Wan Russell in another forum..;
HMS QE UPDATE - 12 SEP 18
It is clear now that HMS QE’s dedicated week planned for warm water trials in the Caribbean area after departing Mayport have been cancelled. Some data was obtained during the few days before arriving at Mayport and this has lead to a decision to postpone any further such trials for the time being. The ship also needs some essential spares which should be arriving today, Wednesday. The main focus is now on starting the essential UK F35B FOCFT off Pax River, Virginia from 22 Sep 18 as previously planned.
While there is concern aboard as to the possible effects of Hurricane Florence on the Norfolk naval base, where the QE must pick up F35 trials equipment and personnel, this is being monitored and contingency plans put in place to load said cargo nearby should it prove necessary. Presently the F35 trials equipment has been held at Pax River airbase away from the navy base to minimise the risk of Hurricane damage or subsequent inaccessibility.
It is understood QE will depart Mayport now by Thursday 13 Sept for a few days sailing and monitoring Hurricane activity, prior to sailing direct for Norfolk to arrive as soon as Florence has past in the next few days.
She will be loaded with the ITF F35 trials equipment and up to 200 F35 trials personnel and head out offshore in readiness for the first F35B landing from 22 Sep.
Let’s all hope Norfolk is not badly affected by the hurricane.
#3845 Obi Wan Russell, Today at 10:25 AM
As posted by Obi Wan Russell in another forum..;
HMS QE UPDATE - 12 SEP 18
It is clear now that HMS QE’s dedicated week planned for warm water trials in the Caribbean area after departing Mayport have been cancelled. Some data was obtained during the few days before arriving at Mayport and this has lead to a decision to postpone any further such trials for the time being. The ship also needs some essential spares which should be arriving today, Wednesday. The main focus is now on starting the essential UK F35B FOCFT off Pax River, Virginia from 22 Sep 18 as previously planned.
While there is concern aboard as to the possible effects of Hurricane Florence on the Norfolk naval base, where the QE must pick up F35 trials equipment and personnel, this is being monitored and contingency plans put in place to load said cargo nearby should it prove necessary. Presently the F35 trials equipment has been held at Pax River airbase away from the navy base to minimise the risk of Hurricane damage or subsequent inaccessibility.
It is understood QE will depart Mayport now by Thursday 13 Sept for a few days sailing and monitoring Hurricane activity, prior to sailing direct for Norfolk to arrive as soon as Florence has past in the next few days.
She will be loaded with the ITF F35 trials equipment and up to 200 F35 trials personnel and head out offshore in readiness for the first F35B landing from 22 Sep.
Let’s all hope Norfolk is not badly affected by the hurricane.
#3845 Obi Wan Russell, Today at 10:25 AM
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F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth.
The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board last week, is currently conducting flight testing off the east coast of the United States.
Pictures show how the night time trials, which up until now have only been tested in simulators or on the ground, were carried out using state-of-the-art night-vision technology, with the pilots and aircraft handlers successfully guiding the supersonic fighter jets onto the flight deck.
Some trials were also carried out without night vision technology to ensure the jets’ capability in any eventuality.(Courtesy photos by Royal Navy)
For many MORE PIX go here >>> Night OPS aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth R08
The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board last week, is currently conducting flight testing off the east coast of the United States.
Pictures show how the night time trials, which up until now have only been tested in simulators or on the ground, were carried out using state-of-the-art night-vision technology, with the pilots and aircraft handlers successfully guiding the supersonic fighter jets onto the flight deck.
Some trials were also carried out without night vision technology to ensure the jets’ capability in any eventuality.(Courtesy photos by Royal Navy)
For many MORE PIX go here >>> Night OPS aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth R08
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The first ever Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing (SRVL) has been carried out with an F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter jet conducting trials onboard the new British aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The U.K. is the only nation currently planning to use the maneuver, which will allow jets to land onboard with heavier loads, meaning they won’t need to jettison expensive fuel and weapons before landing.
Courtesy photos by Royal Navy
The landing, conducted by Peter Wilson, a BAE Systems UK test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, took place at exactly 10:30 a.m. Oct. 13, 2018, off the east coast of the U.S. Landing 755 yards back from the end of the carrier’s ski jump, the jet came to a complete standstill at the 580 yard mark.
Courtesy photos by Royal Navy
For HI-RES go here >>>First ever SRVL
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HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in New York City!! Magnificent!..as a former USN sailor I am envious of these young people arriving in a port that many had only dreamed about. New York City...What a wonderful experience!
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HMS Queen Elizabeths Air Weapons Party members LAET Jake Beer (L) and AET Corey Barras (R) Prepare a Paveway II Bomb overseen by AO2 Robert Little (CL) from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and LAET Matthew Dworakowski from the F35 Pax River ITF Weapons team. The first bombs to be dropped from F-35B Lightning II fighter jets conducting trials onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth of the U.S. eastern seaboard occurred Oct. 9, 2018, with inert GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided precision bombs, marking another significant milestone in the carrier’s trials.
The first bombs to be dropped from F-35B Lightning II fighter jets conducting trials onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth of the U.S. eastern seaboard occurred Oct. 9, 2018, with inert GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided precision bombs, marking another significant milestone in the carrier’s trials.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth with the first Paveway II payload Oct. 9, 2018. The first bombs to be dropped from F-35B Lightning II fighter jets conducting trials onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth of the U.S. eastern seaboard occurred that day with inert GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided precision bombs, marking another significant milestone in the carrier’s trials.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, lands aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth with the first Paveway II payload Oct. 9, 2018.
Royal Navy courtesy photos.
For HI-RES and more PIX go here >>> First test bombs dropped from HMS Queen Elizabeth’s F-35 Lightning fighter jets
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