With the official commissioning of the Royal Navy's newest Aircraft Carrier today at Portsmouth, I found a planned timeline for the proposed development and operational readiness of both HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.
For a more detailed view, and to read some of the views and opinions on this, view the source article HERE.
As you can see, there is a long way still to go before either ship is fully operational - let's just hope there is no major requirement for them before they are complete...!
For a bit more news about the commissioning ceremony, and to watch a video of The Queen welcoming her namesake to the Royal Navy, read this article on the BBC News website.
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