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    These two are special. The warship is HMS Daring, one of the new Daring Class destroyers which were built on the Clyde.

    The smaller gunboat is Qinetiq's amazing creation the XSR Interceptor - berthed at Hythe across the river from Southampton. I just hope Gaddafi doesn't have any of these.....
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    The new warships look like the superstructure is made of cardboard, I appreciate it is for minimising the radar footprint, just looks strange. Love the Interceptor, be nice for a day trip to Callais.
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    You mean - to protect yourself from the British customs when returning with a HUGE cargo of beer and wine?

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