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Old 8th Jul 2019, 06:13
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PeterGee
 
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Originally Posted by Asturias56
sorry SARF - the UK can't afford them - in fact I don't think anyone in Europe can afford them

And just look at the lead times - it take years to design and build one even if money is no object - better go buy an SSN from the French.............
bizarre, are you aware that the UK has carriers. (Well one with one in build)? Buying enough fast jets may be more of an issue. And what the heck is it that makes you think the french are better at building SSNs the the Uk?
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