I guess they need a seven year service on the missiles too. Not to worry, the Brits can send their two aircraft carriers in the sub’s place. No wait.
“In 2022, HMS Prince of Wales broke down off the Isle of Wight, when it also suffered a malfunction with a coupling on its starboard propeller. The MoD previously said the issues were “separate and not linked”. HMS Prince of Wales was taken to Rosyth, Fife, to undergo repairs, which took nine months to complete.”
“The problem on the Queen Elizabeth relates to the coupling on the starboard propeller shaft, an issue most likely caused by “wear and tear”, and it was deemed prudent not to sail and risk a failure at sea.”
You’d think they might consider replacing those starboard propeller shafts.
“Rule, Britannia! rule the waves
How did that guy get all those medals? The Royal Navy hasn’t been in an engagement since 1945.