HMS Dragon joins Navy fleet
The latest of the Royal Navy's powerful new Type 45 destroyers is being formally welcomed into the fleet today.
New Navy destroyer HMS Dragon joins the fleet
Hundreds of guests will watch the "Christening" ceremony in Portsmouth today of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 destroyer, HMS Dragon. It is the fourth of six Type 45 destroyers being built for the navy.
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