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Old 12th Sep 2007, 14:00
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Lima Juliet
 
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Matt

You bet it's worth it. I would much rather see Tranche 3 Typhoon, cancelled and 2x carriers with 40+ JSF on it (the CTOL version not the "Jump Jet Fanny" version). I note the video has Sea King Whiskey on it - come on Fishheads stop being a tight-wad and buy Hawkeye 2000!

The real question I believe is can we afford everything that should go with it? Eg. Enough Type 45s as guard/picket ships, AAR capabilities, persistent AEW coverage (ie. Not Sea King!), support ships, etc...

I only hope that the above fears are misguided...

LJ

PS Anyone remember "Jump Jet Fanny and Her Hawker Siddeley Tw@t"? See this issue of Viz
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