$50 billion F-35 Thunderpig UNABLE to land on flattops

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Why does the UK even need Carriers in this day and age?

This day and age isn't all that different then a few decades ago, when carriers made the Falklands logistically possible.

Edited January 17, 2012 by Sousuke

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

This day and age isn't all that different then a few decades ago, when carriers made the Falklands logistically possible.

They should have let Argentina have the place. It probably would have saved them money in the long run.

[luckytxn 2,264]

This day and age isn't all that different then a few decades ago, when carriers made the Falklands logistically possible.

I forgot all about the Falklands.

[Ban Hammer 13,403]

They should have let Argentina have the place. It probably would have saved them money in the long run.

it's easier for spooky to get a visa to visit the sheep there with it under british control than under argentinian control.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

They should have let Argentina have the place. It probably would have saved them money in the long run.

Sure, but the people of the Falklands didn't want that, and I believe Thatcher did the right thing here. Perhaps the only thing she did right.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Sure, but the people of the Falklands didn't want that, and I believe Thatcher did the right thing here. Perhaps the only thing she did right.

Have you ever looked at the Falklands on a globe or a map? Why is it part of the UK when it's obvious that it should be a part of Argentina.

[Laser1 63]

A new fighter plane to be used by the United Kingdom and United States has a design flaw that prevents it from landing on aircraft carriers, a Pentagon report has revealed.

Leaked Pentagon documents have revealed that the Joint Strike Fighter's (JSF) arrestor hook, which is used to stop the plane during landing, is located too close to the wheels.

The Pentagon report titled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Concurrency Quick Look Review also pointed out that the aircraft has failed to make eight simulated landings, and stressed on the need for a ''significant redesign'' of the aircraft.

Moving the arrestor hook, sounds like a straightforward change. I don't see why that would be so complex.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Have you ever looked at the Falklands on a globe or a map? Why is it part of the UK when it's obvious that it should be a part of Argentina.

Sure, if you want to use proximity as a model, I would suggest the US hand over Alaska to either Canada or Russia.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Sure, if you want to use proximity as a model, I would suggest the US hand over Alaska to either Canada or Russia.

You mean Alaska, that part of the North American continent should be sold back to the Russians after they sold it to us to begin with...

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

You mean Alaska, that part of the North American continent should be sold back to the Russians after they sold it to us to begin with...

I'm sure they would take it.

[Dan and Judy 614]

Sure, if you want to use proximity as a model, I would suggest the US hand over Alaska to either Canada or Russia.

I think it would be better to just take over Canada and keep Alaska.

[Dan and Judy 614]

We could sell Taiwan back to the Chinese

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

We could sell Taiwan back to the Chinese

Mainland China foreclosed on Formosa a long time ago. The US is one of only a handful of countries that don't know it.

[Dan and Judy 614]

I say keep the fighter as-is and just call it the Doolittle Joint Strike Fighter

[Ban Hammer 13,403]

I say keep the fighter as-is and just call it the Doolittle Joint Strike Fighter