I cannot understand why the RN ever thought it needed 60 jets for 2 small squadrons of 7 each and a training unit?
Perhaps because the Admirals thought larger carriers = more aircraft?
On the
Naval Technology site, the pages for both the
INVINCIBLE class and
CVF have been updated.
Meanwhile, there is an exercise going on off of Scotland called
NEPTUNE WARRIOR.
Illustrious is taking part, and I believe she has 801 NAS embarked.
The Course has evolved to provide training against the wide range of traditional and new threats faced by forces today.
Is that why they tend to include things like air defence?