Originally Posted by
glad rag
Deck coatings, again?
Again? Still? I don't know. But she is the largest and by far the most complex warship the RN has EVER owned. And the RN has not been operating an aircraft carrier for quite some time. Learning how to effectively and safely operate a carrier has a magnificently large and steep learning curve. There's a good reason QE's first deployment will be with USMC F-35Bs aboard. It's an effective and efficient way for her crew to work their way up that learning curve.