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Iterate

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Wed Sep-01-10 08:16 AM
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Britain:Two Carriers, No Aircraft; May I Borrow an F/A-18?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6h8i8wrajA

Posted on YouTube: October 22, 2007
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Posted on DU: September 01, 2010
By DU Member: Iterate
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Originally posted some time ago, but even more relevant today.

The U.K announced yesterday that it will seek to borrow F/A-18 and V-22 aircraft from the US for use with its two new Queen Elizabeth class carriers, at least until they have delivery of the F-35 and can refit the carriers for those aircraft. So how do you end up with carriers and no planes for them? Well, it's complicated, so maybe it's best to hear the story from Bird & Fortune.

Bird & Fortune The Admirals Interview

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