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Old 21st May 2005, 11:24
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Some of you might find this link interesting as it discusses some of these issues. Perhaps it should be on the recruiting thread?

I guessed that some of these problems would arise when the decision was made to move the Sea Harrier from away from Yeovilton to Coss/Witt. The early retirement of the Sea Jet - as discussed here can only make it worse. And now they are claiming that the runway at Yeovilton is too short for it to be a possible JSF base - despite the fact that we are buying the STOVL version.

PS Who decided that it was a good idea for carrier aircraft to come under Strike Command, instead of CINCFLEET? Surely this can only cause problems?
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