MigBuster 2,884 Posted September 5, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29075307 The Royal Navy's second new aircraft carrier, the Prince of Wales, is to be brought into service rather than sold off or mothballed, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
future_tuskegee_airman 13 Posted September 5, 2014 That's great news! Now to get some PROPER aircraft for the air wing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gepard 11,303 Posted September 5, 2014 That's great news! Now to get some PROPER aircraft for the air wing! But only if UK has enough money to operate the two big ships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted September 5, 2014 great news indeed.. but from what I understand, there are no UK carriers in operational status, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+russouk2004 6,958 Posted September 5, 2014 About time we had some decent big carriers....Prince Of Wales,should be Ark Royal...I agree...P o W reminds us too much of battleships.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Kinda wish they'd gone with Ark Royal and Eagle myself, QE and POW belong to battle cruisers that and it just isnt right not having a flat-top called Ark Royal. Craig Edited September 5, 2014 by fallenphoenix1986 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted September 6, 2014 "Prince of Wales" sorta gives me a sinking feeling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted September 6, 2014 Now the hard part is finding a good ship's cat to keep her afloat, and m'>not the wrong cat . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites