So the RN have refit the Illustrious at great expense and are sending it back to sea with its Ski Ramp as what, a decoration ?
The three ships, Invincible, Illustrious and Ark royal seemed to me, despite all criticism to be an ideal compromise for a Navy short on funds and looking for the maximum capability for its money.
The combination of this unique platform and the incredible Sea Harrier seemed and still seems unbeatable.
Many experts have said that a conventional carrier, in the Falklands could not have launched or recovered Aircraft in the sea states and other abysmal weather that existed down there.
An exceptional ship with an exceptional Aircraft, what a waste.