For those who have a life and were therefore unable to catch the defence select committee quizzing a couple of admirals this afternoon the carrier news was:
PoW - both shafts need repair. Fixed by “Spring” followed by “pre planned maintenance “. Rejoining the fleet “Autumn” . What caused the damage? “ Inquiry under way”
QE -Inspected, Does not have the same issue.
Some forceful questions along the lines of “ How many escorts are at sea or available today?” Were met with equally forceful refusal to answer.
Stay tuned for CAS tomorrow.