Originally Posted by
SpazSinbad
A longtime poster to this forum (not me) would disagree 'MSOCS'. Sadly the 10 page PDF article attached MAY be on the internet somewhere but for the moment it is here. Page 2 with sub heading "The Airfield and the Aircraft Carrier Compared" is particularly relevant.
Stop baiting @MSOCS. You'll only make him squinny that a destroyer or frigate is no more than a floating missile/gun battery.
His parochial point of view amply demonstrates why FAA aircrew have such a better understanding of maritime power and the versatility of warships, especially aircraft carriers.