Good vid, Spaz. Shows the heat and power really well. Thanks for posting.
In the accompanying article theys said "But if the Harriers have to retire before the F-35B can replace them -- or if the F-35B is cancelled -- that pocket carrier capability goes away, and the amphibs are limited to launching helicopters and V-22 Osprey tilt-rotors."
When they say the capability goes away, I'm assuming (and hoping) that really means a capability gap UNTIL the Harriers are replaced and not a permanent loss. Could any of the American posters here comment on that?