Maintenance required for the ship, and the training required to keep the crew combat ready, are also essential considerations that have been studied and refined over the history of aircraft carrier operations.

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The crew from the Type 23 frigate was undergoing combat training at the time.

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To combat this threat, aircraft have a warning system which alerts the crew if the cabin altitude is approaching dangerous levels.

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