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Skybird · 01-05-21, 02:07 PM

So by the first link, two dozens of F35 will be aboard, an unspecified number of these being American planes that rendezvous the carrier while it is in transit.

Escorting such a high value asset must be a major task for the RN with its modern low numbers. I seem to recall that in past times a carrier battle group called for two SSN alone, plus several frigates and destroyers, even cruisers, specialising in anti sub and air defence...!?

Is this still a discussion in the UK, or is it forgotten by now? I still find it strange to focus on such a project that binds so enormous numbers of units from one's rare assets. Even more when sending this fleet far away and onto the other side of theplanet.

01-05-21, 02:07 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,536 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	So by the first link, two dozens of F35 will be aboard, an unspecified number of these being American planes that rendezvous the carrier while it is in transit. Escorting such a high value asset must be a major task for the RN with its modern low numbers. I seem to recall that in past times a carrier battle group called for two SSN alone, plus several frigates and destroyers, even cruisers, specialising in anti sub and air defence...!? Is this still a discussion in the UK, or is it forgotten by now? I still find it strange to focus on such a project that binds so enormous numbers of units from one's rare assets. Even more when sending this fleet far away and onto the other side of theplanet. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.