Workers at BAE Systems Govan dockyard in Glasgow

A section of the construction of the Queen Elizabeth class of new aircraft carriers. It is being constructed in sections which will be eventually assembled at Rosyth. BAE Systems Govan dockyard is expected to undertake 40% of the workload of the Queen Elizabeth class of new aircraft carriers Photograph: Murdo MacLeod A fabricator using a grinder Photograph: Murdo MacLeod The Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan being prepared for launch Photograph: Murdo MacLeod A clocking-in board keeps a safety record of those working on board ship Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Arc air gouging in action Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Contracted workers on a break Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Welding part of the Queen Elizabeth class of new aircraft carriers Photograph: Murdo MacLeod A section of the construction of the Queen Elizabeth class of new aircraft carriers Photograph: Murdo MacLeod A dockyard worker Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Workers on their lunch break Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Govan workers Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Workers on their lunch break as Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan prepares to be launched Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Workers in the amenity area lunch rooms Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Gouger Russell Gardner Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Apprentice fabricator Lyn Gordon with a nail gun Photograph: Murdo MacLeod A fabricator using a grinder Photograph: Murdo MacLeod Shipyard workers Photograph: Murdo MacLeod