Leon,
I have some sympathy for your view and was equally pleased when the announcement was made. This was offset by the lunacy of only fitting out one carrier and throwing all that investment in the bin. Even with the B, these will still be potent ships. Twice the size and capability of Hermes, bigger than Ark (IV) and Eagle. The UK has always been an innovator in naval aviation and I have no doubt that that will continue with the QEC.
What is shameful that we could have had two sqns of Harriers flying off it during it during work up while we wait for the F35.