What do you feel is the alternative to sorting it and using it for 40 years or so?
1. Cancel F-35A and continue with more/improved F-22 and developed F-16?
2. Cancel F-35B. Does the USMC
really need a stealth jet?
3. Cancel F-35C and continue with F-18E/F/G......?
Canada to receive CF-18E/F/G?
UK to receive F-18E/F/G
Sea Hornet?
Someone do the sums, but if the UK cnx'd its F-35C plans, could the RN's planned aircraftless carriers be equipped with the Sea Hornet when the ships actually enter service (or whatever the boat people's expression is) rather than 6-10 years later? Could the UK then afford 2 carrier Sea Hornet groups?