Falklands 30 year anniversary: Commander criticises fighter jet policy

Admiral Sir John Woodward said the Prime Minister would be powerless to respond if an invasion of the South Atlantic islands should happen again. On the 30th anniversary of Argentina he joined other senior veterans in criticising the reduction in British aircraft carrier capability. Admiral Woodward also warned Mr Cameron against changing his mind over the type of jet to buy for the carriers under construction. Conventional Joint Strike Fighters had been ordered but the Prime Minister is now e

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