US Marine Corps Bell AH-1Z Vipers have been training on HMS Prince of Wales, with Britain’s largest warship posting video footage and pictures of the attack helicopters in action on social media.

In the video clip, the Vipers are seen taking off, hovering, and landing on the flight deck.

In the second image, two men are wearing yellow helmets with goggles and hi-vis safety jackets and are fist-pumping in the foreground with the helicopter hovering behind.

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Meanwhile, the third image captured three personnel in blue helmets covered in metal chains looking directly into the Viper, with its door wide open.

The last image in the post was a gif of action from the first Top Gun film, in 1986, featuring Tom Cruise and Tim Robbins.

The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a helicopter that can reach speeds up to 200 knots and can be used for offensive missions, aerial reconnaissance, and escort.

The Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier has been preparing for a number of trial periods off the east coast of America.

The vessel departed Portsmouth in early September to go on her longest-ever deployment.