HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier arrives in Liverpool

News imageUK MOD Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in River MerseyUK MOD
The Royal Navy's newest aircraft carrier has arrived on the River Mersey.
News imageUK MOD Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in River MerseyUK MOD
HMS Prince of Wales is expected to attract thousands of visitors while berthed at Liverpool's cruise terminal.
News imageUK MOD Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in River MerseyUK MOD
The flight deck is 70m wide and 280m long – enough space for three football pitches – and 45 days’ worth of food is held in stores.
News imageUK MOD Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in River MerseyUK MOD
HMS Prince of Wales was formally commissioned in December and is planned to carry up 40 stealth jet fighters and helicopters used for airborne early warning and anti-submarine warfare.
News imageUK MOD Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in River MerseyUK MOD
The 65,000 tonne HMS Prince of Wales is the city until Friday 6 March.