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To: LS; LSUfan
NATO doesn't need a real carrier, as they all use Harriers for their sea-based activities, and don't have real carrier aircraft.

Which is exactly why the Argentinians managed to sink several British ships using ancient A-4 Skyhawks and "dumb" bombs.

British Ships Sunk and Damaged - Falklands War 1982

22 posted on 05/16/2006 2:51:37 PM PDT by Polybius
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To: Polybius

What are the "Daggers"? Delta Daggers?

That's fascinating reading.


115 posted on 05/16/2006 4:05:21 PM PDT by headstamp (Nothing lasts forever, Unless it does.)
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To: Polybius
Argentina need to work on their bombs (they don't seem to consistently explode).
133 posted on 05/16/2006 4:20:14 PM PDT by Doe Eyes
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