Actually this brings us back to my point...
Originally Posted by myself
If only we had more ships with large flight decks AND hangars.
When SDSR said we no longer need Nimrod or any sort of MPA, the assumption was made that RN Merlins would be able to perform many of the Nimrod's tasks. Yet the review cut back the number of platforms to support Merlin squadrons - one less CVS (HMS
Ark Royal), one less AOR (RFA
Fort George), whilst frigate number cuts and the continuing pressure on the fleet reduces the availability of Merlin equipped Type 23s...