Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visits air base in western Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visits air base in western Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad climbed into a Russian Sukhoi Su-35 during trip to Hmeymim Air Base located near Latakia in western Syria, June 27, 2017. Assad was given a tour of the base by Russian military officials and reportedly briefed on the whereabouts of militants affiliated with Al-Qaeda and attempting to overthrow his Assads government. Jun 27, 2017
HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier leaves port for first time

HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier leaves port for first time

The Royal Navys new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth left its home port of Rosyth on the Firth of Forth for the first time on 26 June. The aircraft carrier weighs 65,000 tons, has a top speed of 25 knots and can house up to 1600 crew on-board. Jun 27, 2017