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Old 12th Apr 2020, 09:13
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Islandlad
 
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Originally Posted by ORAC
HMS Queen Elizabeth set to sail amid coronavirus fears

The former defence minister Kevan Jones said the HMS Queen Elizabeth should not sail without all of her 600 crew being tested for the virus. “The Royal Navy needs to justify why this cruise is essential at this time,” said Jones. “In light of other nations’ experiences, all the HMS Queen Elizabeth’s crew must be tested before she goes to sea.”
HMS Q E maybe at sea for good reason and the RN don't need to justify anything. He should know better!

The UK has 50% of its carriers out. The US may be less

Don't worry, the EU is so locked down the Russians couldn't achieve freedom of movement with tanks.
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