HMS Queen Elizabeth will be leaving Rosyth this month after undergoing critical repairs, the UK Defence Journal has stated.

The ship underwent work to her starboard propeller shaft coupling earlier in the year.

For safety, temporary flight restrictions have been announced over the Firth of Forth.

These restrictions will be in place from 7am on Friday, July 19, until 1pm on Wednesday, July 24, the Journal has said.

It added that these limitations only apply to unmanned aircraft systems and come at the request of Police Scotland.

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As previously reported in the Press, the HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed back into Rosyth in March to undergo these repairs.

The warship had been due to participate in NATO's largest military exercise, Steadfast Defender, but the issue with its starboard propeller shaft was discovered. This resulted in HMS Prince of Wales taking her place.

Firefighters were also called to a small fire on the HMS Elizabeth in March whilst it was moored on Loch Long.

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A Royal Navy spokesperson said the incident had involved a "minor, isolated fire" which was quickly brought under control.

The ship has state-of-the-art weaponry and communications systems, as well as five gyms, a chapel, and a medical centre.

It operates with a crew of around 700, increasing to the full complement of 1,600 when aircraft are embarked.

HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to leave Rosyth between Friday, July 19, and Wednesday next week, July 24.