I can't ever see the carrier being used without the cover of the US&A and their approval, i.e. Another war where the UK hides behind the master but gives it the big one via politicians ala Hague on the TV to pretend we're still a world player on the cheap. UK hasn't the bollocks to go it alone against a half decent adversary, so the threat to the aircraft transporter/carrier isn't a credible one. US&A will provide the logistics & aew, we'll just be tipping up with a few more aircraft to up their sortie rate and preserve the 'special' relationship.
Last edited by Thelma Viaduct; 5th Jul 2012 at 17:41.