Carriers are an inflexible, slow, vulnerable and expensive way of delivering air power, a nice-to-have niche capability that we don't need and can't afford, and which threaten to distort the UK's forces and actually weaken the capability areas we actually need and use.
It was only 5 yrs ago that a Major part of Op Telic was launched from
2 carriers. The carriers then provided a "safe haven" for the crews and A/C to rotate through.
Sierra leone wasn't that long ago either.
Lets not forget the Humanitarian Op Tellar in Nicaragua.
You often mention that we are planning our Aircraft for tomorrow so why shouldn't we do the same for the Fleet?
As to the Officers remark, re-read the post and you will see it mentions the "Top Heavy" Officers of all 3 services. We do have far too many.
The chain of command understands and knows how to use air power. It does not mis-use assets, and does not allow aircraft to be diverted to act as the Colonel's taxi.
Taxi for one to the IOW, ring any bells.