OWR
Perhaps you should read my post again. I never said that the Carrier could not operate without major work - I said it would require a considerable work up period to enable it to operate Harriers again. Unfortunately, there are no Harriers in RAF or RN service any more. Moreover, I have not seen any statement by HMG of any change to the plan to "Mothball" the new Aircraft Carriers on completion. Equally there does not appear to be any specific "In Service" date for the new aircraft for the Carriers.