The awesome power of American warship USS George HW Bush

By The Newsroom

Published 31st Jul 2017, 16:56 GMT

Updated 11th Sep 2017, 11:54 GMT

Thousands of people have flocked to see the world's largest, and America's newest, warship off the coast of Stokes Bay.

One of those lucky enough for a tour of USS George HW Bush was Mark Rutley from Fareham.

F18 Super Hornets on the flight deck of USS George H W Bush

Picture: Mark Rutley — F18 Super Hornets on the flight deck of USS George H W Bush Picture: Mark Rutley

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The 60-year-old took dozens of photographs of the grey Goliath. Here are a few.

A commander of USS George H W Bush shares a joke with visitors to the warship.

Picture: Mark Rutley — A commander of USS George H W Bush shares a joke with visitors to the warship. Picture: Mark Rutley

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F18 Super Hornets swarm the flightdeck of USS George H W Bush in the Solent.

Picture: Mark Rutley — F18 Super Hornets swarm the flightdeck of USS George H W Bush in the Solent. Picture: Mark Rutley

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A bronze bust of president George H W Bush, after whom the warship is named
Picture: Mark Rutley — A bronze bust of president George H W Bush, after whom the warship is named Picture: Mark Rutley

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A commemorative plaque of George HW Bush
Picture: Mark Rutley — A commemorative plaque of George HW Bush Picture: Mark Rutley

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