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To: Pukin Dog

Sure, the Euros could operate the JFK, but at what cost? We're basically talking about frigate navies here. The Brits are not about to take on a costly veteran ship that will rob money from their tight ship construction budgets.


53 posted on 05/16/2006 3:19:22 PM PDT by Tallguy (When it's a bet between reality and delusion, bet on reality -- Mark Steyn)
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To: Tallguy
It would not be the Brits. Like I said, I think it would be Taiwan or Germany. Taiwan would LOVE to have that ship, though they would not be parking it off China's coast anytime soon.

Training would be handled by mostly consultants with a only a few active duty personnel. Many of our own sailors are trained by the very same consultants that would help out in this case.

The bottom line; it is workable and a GOOD idea.

61 posted on 05/16/2006 3:23:52 PM PDT by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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