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7 posted on 01/25/2017 6:23:36 PM PST by gaijin
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The Japanese tried this in World War 2 with old dreadnoughts Ise & Hyuga. p  photo Ise-trials843_zpsdshfgtre.jpg

Our admirals of the 1980s should have remembered that these ships were not effective in either role.

20 posted on 01/25/2017 6:52:47 PM PST by henkster
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Whether it’s viable or not, I like it. If it’s viable, lets go for it.


21 posted on 01/25/2017 6:56:07 PM PST by Redcitizen
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I can see launching aircraft from that platform... but recovery would be a little dicey.


54 posted on 01/26/2017 3:40:48 AM PST by grobdriver (Where is Wilson Blair when you need him?)
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