Posted on 01/22/2012 6:55:50 PM PST by maquiladora
France has a ship? Who knew!
Didn’t the Iranians just threaten us if one of our carriers went back in there? Well, let’s see what they do now.
I can't wait until the Saudis decide to deal with them. They are not fond of Persians.
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They toally backed down yesterday, released a statement saying US naval presense was routine and part of permanent basing there.
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The ship in question is the same frigate type as used by the Royal Navy.
we all know that if reagan or bush were prez, they would sank their battleships 2 weeks ago. Unfortunatley we have a pussy for a president who has to ask Iran ,,,,Pretty Pleeeze,,,,Pretty Pleeeze,,,please don’t block the Nile River,,we need our oil,,boo hoo hooo !!!!!
Actually the French/Italian navies use a different multi-function radar on these ships compared to the Royal Navy.
All the better for launching their cheeses of mass destruction!
"The French Navy is theoretically a two-carrier navy, mainly to ensure that at least one ship is operational at all times even if the other is under repair. This scheme requires another aircraft carrier to be built though, as the Charles de Gaulle is the only aircraft carrier currently serving."
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91)
Mon Dieu!
Nice way to speak of your allies, are you normally so insulting to your friends?
Didn't they just sign on to have the Chinese help them with a nucler weapons program?
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The US Navy is escorting the Brits and French ships.....giving them safe passage through the straits. /S
The Royal Navy chihuahuas?.
Kindly go **** yourself.
I dont think so.
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