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Watch: HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier abandons trials after leak

by LLB Reporter
10th Jul 19 11:13 am

The UK’s new aircraft carrier has been forced to abandon sea trials after water leaked into an internal compartment.

The £3.1bn Naval flagship returned to Portsmouth after five weeks of sea trials and training.

A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) described the leak as a minor issue with an internal system.”

The MoD added, “An investigation into the cause is under way.”

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