Naveleye
If the Harriers were given back to the RN what do you suggest the RN gives up to pay for them (after all this is all about money isn't it ...?). Another T45 or two? Howabout the deterent? And how would you suggest the RN man the Harrier force as I understand it isn't meeting its 50/50 share at the moment. Unless of course you reduced its size .... which is what CAS may be looking to do.
I know this is a rumour site, and its how many keep in touch with current policy (!) but how about we wait for the ground truth. Just a thought.