RN Astute Class Submarine Launched At Last

The Royal Navy's new attack submarine has been launched today. It is the largest and most powerful the RN have ever had and "probably the most technically advanced in the world" (note the quotes). Well it certainly impresses me.

Be sure to click on the PDF link in this BBC report and zoom -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6733777.stm

 

I looked all over the diagram from the article and I couldn't find a Starbucks. Obviously it is inferior if they expect the sailors to drink only Earl Gray instead of a triple Venti nonfat half-caff soy latte with 1 pump mocha, 1 pump caramel and 1 pump vanilla, low foam, non-fat whip, steamed milk at 185 degrees, 2 packets of Splenda (shaken, not stirred), 3 drops of half & half and an extra protective sleeve.

Cheers!

 

LOL! That's probably why the RN does so well - the queues in the canteen go much faster when you only have to ask for 'tea, please!'