"Don White" wrote in message
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The Brits sent over their new fleet amphibious flagship 'HMS Albion' for
frigid weather testing.
snip


see http://www.herald.ns.ca/stories/2005...ro121.raw.html

"Don White" wrote in message
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"Don White" wrote in message
news:cLfId.215551$Np3.9068657@ursa-

The Brits sent over their new fleet amphibious flagship 'HMS Albion' for
frigid weather testing.
snip


see http://www.herald.ns.ca/stories/2005...ro121.raw.html



Why didn't they test it in Upper Quebec or Newfoundland? A much shorter
route from the UK with similar temperatures.

"JimH" wrote in message
Why didn't they test it in Upper Quebec or Newfoundland? A much shorter
route from the UK with similar temperatures.

Halifax is the Naval headquarters for the Atlantic Fleet and they will be
working with one of our destroyer escorts. They do plan to head to
Newfoundland after the four day stay here.