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( , Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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1,700 man permanent garrison, an airfield with three fighters, three RN frigates/destroyers and a nuclear sub in the area. The Argentines, meanwhile, still have the same planes they had in '82.
( , Fri 15 Jun 2012, 10:59, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

we would not be able to retake them as we have no sodding aircraft carriers left - or planes to put on them.
'Experts' reckon the only possible way for the Argies to take the islands would be through a special forces attack on RAF Mount Pleasant.
( , Fri 15 Jun 2012, 11:08, Reply)

Not that she carries a great deal of airpower now all the Harriers are gone.
( , Fri 15 Jun 2012, 11:14, Reply)

but an invasion without air cover would be a disaster.
( , Fri 15 Jun 2012, 11:17, Reply)

but I suspect the Harriers could be recommissioned if necessary. The point I was making is that we have a ship capable of operating as a strike carrier. But yeah, the lack of planes is something of a handicap.
( , Fri 15 Jun 2012, 11:26, Reply)

I like jigsaw puzzles
( , Fri 15 Jun 2012, 11:30, Reply)
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