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Tour an amphibious assault ship

Source: ABC News Breakfast
Published: Friday, February 18, 2011 8:47 AEDT
Expires: Thursday, May 19, 2011 8:47 AEDT

The biggest warship to be built for Australia, HMAS Canberra, has been officially launched in Spain. Correspondent Philip Williams takes a look at what the Navy can expect.

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