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Old 16th Sep 2017, 20:58
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Jimlad1
 
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Originally Posted by Melchett01
So 3 per task line, 6 available. So we're saying the RN can manage 2 task lines at anyone time? That's nothing to shout about for an island nation with global ambitions and a former leader in maritime power projection, and very little operational depth. I say that not as RAF taking potshots, more in despair - we need a credible navy as much as we need credible air and land forces. And this really doesn't come across as being particularly credible.
And who exactly is doing better than the RN in this field?
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