Over heard in a large building near a river in the London Metropolitan area recently.....
"Yes Minister I know....I know! President Reagan had fifteen Carrier Task Groups and whenever someone got a bit bothersome the Navy and the F-14's showed up.....the concept is the same except for the slight reduction in funding caused by the American Politicians not being able to agree on a real budget. Yes Minister...i know we are similarly affected but you have to admit a Harrier on an articulated Lorry does give us much more flexibility!"