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The cost of refurbishing the JFK to acceptable standards, the cost of purchase, and the cost of operation for the first 10 years, can probably buy a brand new carrier (CVF) from the Brits.
How much life is left in the JFK? Maybe 20 years if you put a lot of money into maintenance? A brand new CVF can serve for probably 50 years.
Besides, having a big aircraft carrier will tie up a majority of IN's escorts. You will have effectively a single task force to patrol the entire mission space.
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