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Monday, June 17, 2013

Final section of aircraft carrier on way to Rosyth


The final section of the first of two new aircraft carriers being built on the Clyde has left BAE Systems's shipyard at Scotstoun in Glasgow for Rosyth.

The huge segment of what will become HMS Queen Elizabeth yesterday started the 600-mile round journey for assembly.

The Aft Island, also known as Upper Block 14, is the air traffic control tower of the ship and the centre of all flight operations.

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