To quote WEBF:
"No skill fade between Sea Harrier and CVF/F35? No loss of expertise?"
But of course that doesn't take in account that the GRs of the RAF Sqns and the Naval Wing do and will continue to deploy to, and operate from, the RN's CVS. And, yes I did read your whole post including the point about the lack of sea time, is really that much less than Shar Sqns? Some sea time is better than no sea time.
Therefore...........I push the irrelevant button
However, if you were talking about operating large carriers, with cats etc then you'd probably have a point.
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