Good morning FodPlod,
MANY apologies if my post was in any way confusing... I was responding to the suggestion that we have a choice regarding type of launch system. I am in total and full agreement with your observations.
The EMALS catapult is the system that will be used, there are no other systems being considered and it is not going to change.
Did I read somewhere that the decision has been made to now fit BOTH carriers with the full kit to operate the F-35C?
Apologies if I caused any confusion.
John