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1 - The Type 23 Frigate HMS Monmouth stopped by Wellington over the weekend. You can see the 4.5in gun near the bow, and Harpoon missile launchers just under the bridge
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3 - Presumably a Westland Lynx Helicopter
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4 - Note the crewman standing beside the 30mm Oerlikon cannon
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