Well you do have a magnificent ship that we could borrow!Sad loss, but could be RNs gain. USMC F35B presence could be the norm for the next five years or so now they’re down one hull. Plus the remainder of the class are not all F35B compliant.
Well you do have a magnificent ship that we could borrow!Sad loss, but could be RNs gain. USMC F35B presence could be the norm for the next five years or so now they’re down one hull. Plus the remainder of the class are not all F35B compliant.
Maybe we can sort out mate’s rates for renting?Well you do have a magnificent ship that we could borrow!
I am sure a deal can be struck, that would be beneficial for both our countries.Maybe we can sort out mate’s rates for renting?
I am sure a deal can be struck, that would be beneficial for both our countries.
Will the QE and POW be able to operate F-35C's??
Well so much for creating a mini carrier air wing. E-2's and F-35's would make for a great sea control platform.Yes and no.
Genuine question: recalling vessels from reserve seems a non-starter but if this isn't an occasion when that could be justified, why keep vessels in reserve? When would a vessel be recommissioned from the reserve?$3bn to fix a 20 year old ship, $4bn for a new one. Ouch.
I guess that’s someone’s fleet availability planning work gone for a shit. Retain one of the other older Wasps a bit longer, as the Americas come online? There’s (I think) three Tarawas in reserve, but I don’t imagine they will be called upon, having got them all out of the fleet already.
Genuine question: recalling vessels from reserve seems a non-starter but if this isn't an occasion when that could be justified, why keep vessels in reserve? When would a vessel be recommissioned from the reserve?
Fitted for, but not with, cats and traps?I am sure a deal can be struck, that would be beneficial for both our countries.
Will the QE and POW be able to operate F-35C's??
Time for the US to buy QNLZ.Why do their baby 40k Ton carriers cost near enough the same as our 65k?
Having 10 of the CVN's with another 13 CVL's and CVE's would be more than ideal for the US Navy. Of course that would require a massive investment which is not feasible with the financial climate.Time for the US to buy QNLZ.
Well so much for creating a mini carrier air wing. E-2's and F-35's would make for a great sea control platform.
But do you have the AEW kit for your Merlins yet?It still will
But do you have the AEW kit for your Merlins yet?
Check with the Andrew before committing, won't you.....IOC September Next Year
When does POW get to IOC and could we speed it up with the investment of the cousins in return for some US/UK Marine expeditions (without the well deck)
Do the RN have any well decks on the ships?
We could invite HMAS Adelaide along for a threesome but none of the special forces obviously.
No go, she is being broken up as we speak.Could always ask the Indians, HMS Hermes isn’t doing a lot know, bit of T Cut black nasty......
Taxi!
I know, tongue firmly in cheek !!No go, she is being broken up as we speak.
They are Septics and don't have the culture of Black Nasty fixes everything!Could always ask the Indians, HMS Hermes isn’t doing a lot know, bit of T Cut black nasty......
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