[Yo-Yo]

If they ever do get some F-35’s, what are they going to do with them?

The first new carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth that is now under construction will be fitted with EMALS catapults and will be the first to handle F-35Cs. Current estimates are a 2019 entry into service

If it survives the budget cuts, her sister ship the HMS Prince of Wales will also be EMALS equipped.

There is also speculation that the second ship may be sold to France, and the UK and France will effectively merge their carrier operations, with F-35Cs and Rafales operating from both carriers.

If such an agreement is reached, the RN F-35Cs may first operate from the Charles de Gualle.

[smokingfrog]

Thanks Yo.

[gura]

We can always sell them CV-67 as a stopgap. I’m sure it can handle Harriers. :-)