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Old 21st May 2006, 15:16
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ORAC
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Accepted, but neither we, nor the French, could afford or be able to find the manpower to man a Nimitz class CVN.
Nimitz class CVN: Crew: 3350 - Air Wing 2480 - Total 5830
Elizabeth class CVF: Crew 600 - Air Wing 800 - Total 1400
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