HMS Invincible is dead in the water

The government claims she is part of the fleet, ready to be called upon to defend the country if needed.

But today The News can reveal the truth about how HMS Invincible – supposedly in a state of 'extended readiness' – is in fact a warship far from ready for action.

The Ministry of Defence claims she is available for action until September 2010, when she will leave the fleet.

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