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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Ark Royal returns as flagship of the Royal Navy

HMS Ark RoyalHMS Ark Royal will return as the navy's fleet flagship and strike aircraft carrier on Monday after finishing months of trials.

The Portsmouth-based warship will take over from her sister ship HMS Illustrious after tests on her weapons and communications systems after a seven-month refit.

The ship was also put through its paces during six weeks of basic operational sea training off the south west coast.

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