Originally Posted by
Asturias56
"Demonstrating the value of having two aircraft carriers, at very short notice the ship’s company of HMS Prince of Wales have been told to prepare to sail. This process will probably take a week or so and will involve rapidly accelerating existing maintenance tasks, the transfer of equipment from her sister as well as storing and fuelling ship.HMS Prince of Wales was due to take over as flagship from her sister later this year but will now have to work up much more rapidly than planned as she has yet to embark more than a couple of jets or a full air group. 2024 continues to be difficult for the RN but being able to adapt and overcome is a core value of the service."
I guess that one way of spinning it.................
That's an OBE for the spin doctor. Don't mention the Houthis or relieving Ike ............... sweep it under the table.
Always look on the bright side of life.
Where is Lord West or Sharkey when you need them?