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    First woman to take charge of UK aircraft carrier - 35 years after ban lifted
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    First woman to take charge of UK aircraft carrier – 35 years after ban lifted

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    1. Meatyowllegs2 on

      I served on the Montrose with her as the CO, a very capable captain who gets things done but had made couple of questionable decisions. I’m sure the QE will be in good hands.

    2. currydemon on

      I don’t know how RN ranks work but you’d think that given she’s commanding the fleet flagship they’d make her a Captain.

      >Star commander Claire Thompson

      Also is there such a thing as a Star Commander?

    3. FatBobFat96 on

      How many aircraft carriers has the UK got? One, two? She’ll have to wait her turn.

    4. takesthebiscuit on

      How come the current captain (the commander of the boat) is a Captain in rank, yet this new captain is ‘only’ a Commander. Should she not be made up to a full Captain to equalise ranks?

    5. Mountain_Evidence_93 on

      What could ever go wrong probay been promoted above her ability to prove that the navy is not sexist