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roaklin [2019-09-29 04:29:21 +0000 UTC]
I think the two bridges make the carrier look off balance.Β I get the idea, but it looks like they ran out of money for another ship or ordered to many parts and had to use them
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County1006 In reply to roaklin [2019-10-01 18:16:43 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I hate the look of it. All to do with 'stealth' I imagine, but when you compare it with the great carriers of yesteryear, Ark Royal, Victorious......
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artlovr59 [2019-06-30 14:06:38 +0000 UTC]
That IS nice shot!
It looks quite different from other carriers, with two 'bridges'. I gather the main fighter will be the F-35. Did you see any of those. The choppers look good too. What is the bigger one?Β
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paws4thot In reply to artlovr59 [2019-07-01 13:12:09 +0000 UTC]
Also Brit31 Β
We haven't actually taken delivery of any F-35s yet. Yes, the larger helo is a Merlin, which is replacing the Sea King, but not the Lynx/Wildcat in RN and RAF service.
Other than "because that's where the lift is", I have no idea why the island is divided like that.
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County1006 In reply to artlovr59 [2019-06-30 15:16:09 +0000 UTC]
Thanks Chris! No, no F-35s in evidence. The bigger helo isΒ a Merlin.
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artlovr59 In reply to County1006 [2019-07-01 09:25:19 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome!
Right! We don't see them around here...
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County1006 In reply to artlovr59 [2019-07-01 11:01:08 +0000 UTC]
I think they are relatively new having replaced Sea kings.
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artlovr59 In reply to County1006 [2019-07-02 10:47:18 +0000 UTC]
I think you're right.Β
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