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Old 19th Feb 2009, 20:37
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Biggus
 
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The same reason the RN were going to get...

12, then 8, now 6 Type 45s

8 (was it 8), now 6 (if you're lucky) Astutes....

MONEY!!!!!!

By the way....and it's not a dig.....

While the RN, according to you, has not got enough warships to maintain coverage in the Falklands, they can find 2 Frigates to send away on Exercise...

TAURUS 09 : News and Events : Royal Navy

All a matter of priorities?!
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