Naval_Gazer
GCM

Who needs carrier air anyway? The RN can always go back to building sturdy 'unsinkable' battleships like HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales to project power and protect the assault ships and transports carrying troops and their vehicles, ammo, fuel, stores and equipment into theatre. Besides, how many of our ships have been threatened, sunk or damaged by enemy air attack since the Second World War? As some people seem prepared to bet, it just doesn't happen. :roll: