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March 28, 2011UK Puts Aircraft Carrier Up for Sale
The UK is having an unusual yard sale:
The aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal is up for sale on the Ministry of Defence's auction website.The Royal Navy's former flagship was decommissioned two weeks ago after 25 years in service as part of the government's defence budget review.
Proposals for it include turning it into a commercial heliport, a base for security personnel during the London Olympics, or a school and nightclub.
(AP Photo)
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