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To: Bayard; C19fan
"I had thought they’d retired their Carrier."

They did, these are the two new ones -- Lizzy & Wales -- side by side:

The Lizzies are bigger than US America class assault carriers, but roughly 2/3 the displacement of a Ford, 80% the length & speed, about the same width.
They don't have catapults or unlimited range.

Here is Lizzy with Lightnings & Merlins onboard:

9 posted on 05/02/2021 5:02:39 AM PDT by BroJoeK ((a little historical perspective...) )
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To: BroJoeK
Taken at Portsmouth in July 2019 when visiting the Naval Museum. Picture taken from near HMS Victory.


14 posted on 05/02/2021 6:46:54 AM PDT by Kozak (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TV)
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To: BroJoeK

Seeing them next to the building provides the perspective necessary to realize just how big those carriers actually are. Great picture. 8>)


20 posted on 05/02/2021 7:30:31 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: BroJoeK

I think you don’t know what side by side is


23 posted on 05/02/2021 10:17:57 AM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom Hi Dad)
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