anybody need an Aircraft Carrier?

[Chernobyl]

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_ODD_BRITAIN_AIRCRAFT_CARRIER?SITE=CAMAR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Ark Royal for sale.

 

[rcbecker1]

Its a shame they are losing a good ship.

 

[DM]

A pity we have to wait 9 years for the replacements to be ready :roll:

 

[shotgun-toting chipmunk]

The Ark Royal, soon to be known as the Huo Qiang.

 

[rcbecker1]

Looks like China is going major league.

 

[DM]

The Ark Royal, soon to be known as the Huo Qiang.

I'd be surprised. We are fairly particular about where we flog off stuff like this. Vinnie is on her way to the breakers in Turkey (IIRC) and i know there was an approach from someone from the Far East with a view to another "floating hotel"

As an aside the previous "floating hotel" project seems to be nearing the end of her refit and her air group is coming together nicely

 

[rcbecker1]

Thats what I need a mobile House with air support.

 

[DM]

In happier news though, a report on one of the projects that keeps me and my staff busy these days

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12308437

 

[rcbecker1]

The QE looks pretty wild. But still not as big as ours in the USA. I saw a program about what the US is designing as our next Gen carriers and they will be awesome.
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