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Old 7th March 2026 | 17:13
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Not_a_boffin
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From: Portsmouth
Originally Posted by Biggus
BBC now reporting that HMS Prince of Wales readiness is being brought forward to 5 days notice to sail.

Relevant, or a PR stunt (like Knighton wearing combats for an interview outside MOD main building to look more warlike?) to make it look like the UK government is more prepared/serious? I guess time will tell.
Indeed. I'm going to run out of metallic elements to go with irony if "the plan" is to deploy a carrier to protect a vulnerable land air base against Hez-launched OWAS.

It makes little sense, other than must be seen to do something reaction.
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