Future Carrier (Including Costs)
He talked about; the threats from Russia and China, the need for 80,000 Army with 30,000 reserve, the need for the RAF to be able to deploy the Army and the need for landing craft.
Now those kinds of numbers of Troops should really make the Russians and Chinese shiver in their Sea Boots!
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It would take more than 80,000 to simply look after the prisoners, let alone fight a war.
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"Times " today quotes Janes - says MoD talking to Brazil and Chile about sale of both assault ships and two T23's maybe as early as 2018. Two minehunters also laid up last month instead of being refurbished
MoD denies "any engagement with Brazil & Chile"
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True - as long as someone notices Moscow buying up all the Eurostar tickets from Calais one day...................
Probelm is you need troops to intervene elsewhere... something our politicians are addicted to....................
Probelm is you need troops to intervene elsewhere... something our politicians are addicted to....................
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Next Monday 30 Oct 2017 Portsmouth schedule has QE movement now:
"1245 / HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH / PRJ / OSB / P & TA" https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/por...ate=30/10/2017
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Yes, she has put to sea (yesterday - Mon 30 Oct 17) for the next stage of sea trials.
Captain of Portsmouth Naval Base, Captain Bill Oliphant said: “HMS Queen Elizabeth has been in Portsmouth Naval Base for two months of planned maintenance to allow her to sail to complete her sea trials today.
“This period at sea will mark an extremely significant milestone in the life of the ship leading towards her acceptance into the Royal Navy at her commissioning later this year, back in her home port of Portsmouth.”
As for earlier trials: Her first phase of sea trials, conducted earlier this year, demonstrated the platform stability and manoeuvrability. Commanding Officer Captain Jerry Kyd, said “She was stable and strong, which is important for aviation operations from an aircraft carrier flight deck."
Captain of Portsmouth Naval Base, Captain Bill Oliphant said: “HMS Queen Elizabeth has been in Portsmouth Naval Base for two months of planned maintenance to allow her to sail to complete her sea trials today.
“This period at sea will mark an extremely significant milestone in the life of the ship leading towards her acceptance into the Royal Navy at her commissioning later this year, back in her home port of Portsmouth.”
As for earlier trials: Her first phase of sea trials, conducted earlier this year, demonstrated the platform stability and manoeuvrability. Commanding Officer Captain Jerry Kyd, said “She was stable and strong, which is important for aviation operations from an aircraft carrier flight deck."
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That was the original name of the Mary Rose....turned turtle on first outing
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Thanks for that correction 'Bing': The History of the Mary Rose - 1511-1545 - The Mary Rose
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Jug O' Naughty: HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth 30 Oct 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyooT-YYFAE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyooT-YYFAE
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A bit of slap & tickle here methinks. 
Stay out of my freakin' way (but camera angle makes it seem worse).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2B2_vO5au0
Stay out of my freakin' way (but camera angle makes it seem worse).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2B2_vO5au0
A bit of slap & tickle here methinks. Stay out of my freakin' way (but camera angle makes it seem worse).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2B2_vO5au0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2B2_vO5au0
Stay out of my freakin' way (but camera angle makes it seem worse).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2B2_vO5au0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2B2_vO5au0
Have seen this video in two or three places now and something about it isn't quite right. The first and third segments have clearly been speeded up, while the middle segment (with the Merlin visible) is the correct speed. Main clue is the speed of rotation of the long distance radar, and the fact that in the final segment the ship is doing an improbable impression of HMS Manxman. At times you can also make out the reflections of people on the carrier's bridge waddling around as if in an early silent movie. Still good though.