Like I said, the main reason for my previous post was to include a link to the video of
Jam Side Down.
Another link that I meant to include, but forgot, was
this discussion regarding the preservation of HMS
Invincible. It would appear that some effort is being made to prevent her from simply rotting. In reality I expect that oft quoted "eighteen months" to put her back into service is as much about manning issues as her material state.
I suspect we will be short of carrier aircraft (particularly for air defence should it be required) before needing a third CVS.
At least some Sea Harriers have also been retained for training purposes by the MOD instead of being scrapped or sold, and unlike
Invincible are unlikely to have been cannibalised......