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Top Image of the Day: HMAS Darwin Approaches Meteorological Phenomenon

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Top Image of the Day: HMAS Darwin Approaches Meteorological PhenomenonHMAS DARWIN

The Royal Australian Navy’s Warship, HMAS Darwin, sailed towards a meteorological phenomenon, where Alto Cumulus clouds formed lines across the sky, due to wind sheer caused by one high pressure system following another.

 
The image was taken during HMAS Darwin’s sail to the Operation Slipper.
HMAS DARWIN SPECIFICATIONS
Length138 m
Beam14.3 m
Draught7.5 m
Displacement4200 tons
SpeedOver 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Complement184 + aircrew
Range4,500 nautical miles (8,300 km; 5,200 mi)
at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
StatusIn active service

Naval Today Staff, February 4, 2014;
Image: Royal Australian Navy, ABIS Sarah Williams
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