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here has been a common theory, during our palmy years as part of Europe, that British boats come and go as we please. Now that the Continent looks like being cut off again, it is time to break out some new old notions. The Q flag, long used as a handy duster because it is just about the right colour, can be put through the washing machine and readied for hoisting on entry to Cherbourg

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