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

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

4. 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?

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6. Brilliant, jobs should be given to those who are most capable, If she’s worked her way up and is great at her job, it’s about time!

   Hope she smashes it.