HMS Astute

[sidslotm]

Maybe this boat is finaly coming of age

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2061468/HMS-Astute-attack-submarine-carries-successful-test-firing-mission.html

[kraznyi_oktjabr]

Hopefully this is not case of "exception proves the rule" and things really start going well now.

[Oberon]

Agree Kraznyi, good work Astute, let's hope that this means smooth sailing from now on. :up:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Reminds me of the first firing by HMS Splendid in '98. I was in the crewroom at work and everyone gave a little cheer when the news footage showed it blowing up a building.

Until the reporter said it had hit a replicated communications center, then everyone went stoney-silent - comms was our bread and butter. :cry:

Good luck Astute, pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile.

[Jimbuna]

The UK have put much faith in her and her class...the only serious limitation being the three month maximum period of provisions she can carry.