Very reassuring to hear that the aircraft can return with its weapon load but does this comment apply to both versions of the F-35?
nobody is going to be allowed to operate a UK JSF without options for another assured landing surface.
Surely the whole point of having an aircraft carrier is to have this type of mobility. The days of the Harrier landing on the deck of a nearby large warship are surely over as the Wasp had to undergo modifications to enable her to land the 'B' but if the Royal Navy operate a conventional carrier then I would expect it to have a mixed air wing including tanker aircraft? (Question)