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Old 03-09-2007, 03:58 AM   #7 (permalink)
jeffpayne56
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Originally Posted by watnee View Post
If the R.A.N was to get a carrier it would probably be a SVTOL. If memory serves me correctly we were considering buying HMS ARK ROYAL off the brits but with the falklands conflict the brits decided against parting with her.
Close the RAN had actually paid £200 million for Hms Invincible, but it was paid back after the Falklands war, I think perhaps the RAN should invest in a carrier of some sort, as the defence spending for that region is lacking
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Jeff
p.s the Royal navy has a dozen or so ships lying around including Invincible
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