On Mar 9, 11:09 am, "Paul J. Adam" wrote:
There's also the point that we find ourselves operating away from home
rather often these days, and thus rather closer to potentially or
actually hostile air arms.

Which is why the perfect fighter for the UK is the F-35C, operating
off Nuke carriers. (Place an order for two with the Americans and
pocket to lower price to pay off the Scottish yard workers.)

-HJC