HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth for sea trials

Crown Copyright THE ROYAL Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed from Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time on October 30. The warship was departing on the next phase of sea trials having arrived at her homeport in August. Captain of Portsmouth Naval Base, Capt Bill Oliphant said: “HMS Queen Elizabeth has been in Portsmouth Naval Base for two months of planned maintenance to allow her to sail to complete her sea trials today. This period at sea will