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Warship's Thames Exercise
The Royal Navy's largest warship has sailed up the Thames to take part in military exercises ahead of the Olympic Games. The eight day 'Olympic Guardian' operation has also seen rapier missiles stationed in Blackheath and fighter jets in the skies.
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A view of HMS Ocean from the water
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HMS Ocean berthed at Greenwich tonight
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HMS Ocean anchors in Greenwich ahead of Olympics.
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Video: HMS Ocean as seen from the banks of the Thames
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HMS Ocean towers over the Thames Barrier as it cruises up the river
HMS Ocean cruises past the O2 arena
"To win in war and succeed in peace."
The crew of HMS Ocean will be hoping to fulfill the second half of the ship's motto, as they help defend the London Olympics.
Video: HMS Ocean eases through Thames barrier
Royal Navy warship HMS Ocean has arrived in London to take part in security drills ahead of the Olympics.
The ship completes the military presence in London for Operation Olympic Guardian.
Typhoon jets have also been stationed at RAF Northolt, puma helicopters are operating from Ilford, and ground based air defences are being tested with dummy missiles at six sites across London.
Defence Secretary: 'warship will be a reassuring presence'
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond was taken on board HMS Ocean by a landing craft, as it made its way up the Thames to Greenwich.
He addressed the ship's company in the hangar before taking a tour of the vessel.
He said:
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HMS Ocean anchors in Greenwich ahead of Olympics.
The Royal Navy's largest warship, HMS Ocean, sailed up the Thames today as the military stepped up security preparations for the Olympics.
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Operation Olympic Guardian
The appearance of fighter jets in the skies over London will mark the start of an extraordinary Olympic test event.