Lamri said:
Tell me about it!
I feel sorry for the ME's trying to fix it, probably screaming out for parts for a bit of kit that isn't made any more
Or. more likely, not affordable. Not too many "bits of kit" as you describe them are never available. most bits of kit can be made to order--But at a cost. The MOD no longer has that sort of money available. They are currently engaged in a number of litigious actions that might well cost them dearly. Illustrious and other major naval units in need of that "bit of kit", sadly, will have to wait.