He said the problem stemmed from who would have command and control of the jets during overseas operations.
He argued short detachments by the RAF on ships ‘did not work’ and said this was a ‘divisive issue between dark and light blue’ – the navy and air force.
He said: ‘There’s no point in an aircraft carrier without planes.’
The whole point of a capital ship is that the Admiral goes on board and takes command of the task force.
Even Sharky, or whatever he's now calling himself, didn't mind having RAF pilots when he needed them.
As for a carrier without "planes" (OK, a "boat" without aircraft), they've been telling us for years that they're not just floating runways. Seems Admiral West disagrees.