Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, will sail soon for the Arctic Circle to support a secret multinational mission at the North Pole, the UK Defence Journal has learned.
The vessel is being deployed to act as an emergency landing option should “a classified cargo aircraft” require its usage. We earlier reported that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic for what is intended to be a secret escort mission involving a cargo aircraft. We believe these deployments are related.
Speaking to NATO Admiral Feliz Navidad, we were told that this special cargo mission is being supported by NATO members and even Russian assets. Other commentators have noted that the loading of provisions would be unusual as the craft is rumoured to be elf-sufficient and shouldn’t need anything else. The Royal Navy told us that “Part of HMS Prince of Wale’s previous trials involved the fitting of STOVL (Sleigh Take Off and Vixen Landing) equipment allowing for this kind of aircraft to land and take-off from the carrier.”
We understand that the undisclosed cargo is to be revealed nationwide on the morning of the 25th of this month, but only to good boys and girls. According to Foreign Office spokesman Nicholas Cringle:
“We’ve received a request for assistance to support a multi-national air transport mission being launched from a currently undisclosed location within the Arctic Circle. As such, the carrier is being redirected to provide emergency provisions and a ‘back up’ option should the cargo aircraft involved need to land and refuel.”
This comes not long after it was announced that the Royal Air Force is on high alert this month in order to track cargo flights from the Arctic region.
An MoD spokesman, Noel Joy, had this to say:
“Interception is part of what the QRA force do. We have to identify and confirm who or what is flying through our airspace or approaching our airspace and since the craft appears at the same time each year, we have a fairly good idea who will be flying but we don’t take any chances.”
The Ministry of Defence used satellites with infrared sensors to track the aircraft. The last time this happened, it is understood that the heat from an animal’s red nose was clearly visible, and it was at this point that RAF aircraft began escorting the bright red aircraft over every British city, town and village.
UPDATE: We understand the provisions loaded include Brandy and small biscuits.
This is just a Christmas joke designed to brighten your day in case you haven’t yet realised. As a bit of fun, look for the comments saying ‘not so secret now!’ or ‘so secret it’s on social media!’ as they’re getting coal this year for not actually reading an article before sharing or commenting on it. Merry Christmas, all!
Ooh this is a new take, I can only presume the underlying message is that it’s because we don’t have enough Typhoons any more to do the escort mission now. Shocking reflection on the state of Britain’s defences. We need a Committee and now.
Half the Archer class already sound like they are named after those reindeer, so let the Navy do it.
Christmas Quiz: Which is a RN P2000 class and which Santa’s reindeer? No looking them up first!
1/ Vixen
2/ Charger
3/ Blazer
4/ Dasher
5/ Dancer
6/ Comet
Perhaps the presents are fitted “for but not with” labels & that explains why none come to me, year after year.
I think it might be because those bloody elves have been subcontracting all the toy production to China who as we know are intent on undermining the culture of the West. I mean if we can’t have faith in Santa then who the hell can we believe in.
This is Fantastic news for all us “good Boys” and Ulya.
Hmmm…since the article specifically addressed Brandy loaded aboard PWLS: Would this not be an excellent opportunity for His Royal Majesty to issue a decree to “Splice the Mainbrace” for the crews of CSG25? Season’s Greetings and Best Holiday Wishes from the Colonies to all who have, are, or will, serve! Cheers! 😊 🎁🎉🍻🇬🇧