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Joe Fabulous
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f***ing cringeworthy, embarking US Bootneck harriers FFS.
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There was another one a few weeks back on HMS Manchester doing anti drug running ops in the Caribbean & they had US Coastguard blokes onboard to do the boarding even though it was in international waters. Seems like we don't actually do anything ourselves anymore.
The service we knew seems to be long gone.
There was another one a few weeks back on HMS Manchester doing anti drug running ops in the Caribbean & they had US Coastguard blokes onboard to do the boarding even though it was in international waters. Seems like we don't actually do anything ourselves anymore.
The service we knew seems to be long gone.
I think that was more to do with the legal status of the boarding/arresting teams. Jurisdiction sits with Yanks. Nowt to do with capability of Jack/Royal.
I did a couple of wigs/westlant deployments in the 80's & 90's & we never needed any yanks for boardings back then, particularly in international waters. If there was a joint op it would be with another vessel, not embarking crew from their navy or coastguard to do the boardings for us.
I think that was more to do with the legal status of the boarding/arresting teams. Jurisdiction sits with Yanks. Nowt to do with capability of Jack/Royal.
To OP, you're right. I actually feel hurt when I watch coverage of the flat tops demise. My Navy had Buccs, a proper Ark & the ability to project & protect British interests abroad. We've given that up now & I feel slightly ashamed & hurt. I especially view the end of the (Sea) Harrier as a crying shame.
Same here mate. To be honest from what I have seen on recent RN docu's. The modern navy looks very light weight, and un-professional.
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