Nats,
The F-35 Cancelled thread runs pretty much through all of the ups and down, highs and lows etc. of the UK (plus occassionally others) procurement of the F-35, starting from when cancellation looked iminent to the much happier place where we are today (some may debate the level of happiness!).
It includes all the arguments, several times over, of the VSTOL vs conventional carrier debate and hence the jet choice including much debate about F-35B vs F-18E/F, Rafale, Sea Gripen, F-35C, Sea Typhoon etc.
It's a long read, good luck, but you might end up with a better understanding of the back story. Just ignore all the personal jibes and twisted logic and do your best to pick out the good info and genuine discussion that it contains. As a heads up the regular posters can be divided into those who are vehemently against, those who are vehemently for, those who wait to be convinced. All have some knowledge of differing levels and veracity and lots of opinions!
