....Pilots for the new F-35B jets need four years fast jet training with an additional nine-month carrier conversion course.....
Sorry, I can't open the report on this computer, but is that 9 months for B conversion assuming prior fast jet experience, or really 9 months dedicated for "carrier conversion"?
I don't think our friend Mogwi and certain other GR.3 drivers got quite that much dedicated CARQUAL time before embarking on their first all expense paid cruise!