Australian Republic?
#31
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Unfortunately the MOD budget will only stretch to two new rubber ducks for the Admirals bath-tub....
#33
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A frigate in the carribean, pacific and Indian ocean is not a blue water capablilty. They are token forces. If you think that the UK could mount expeditionary naval operations far from home, as in 1982 then you are deluded.
You can thank Blair/Brown for gutting a once proud navy.
You can thank Blair/Brown for gutting a once proud navy.
#39
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Commonwealth just gets you entry into some athletics competitions, and the odd jollie for the politicians...
#44
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Mugabe for president of Australia i reckon , may give it back to it real owners .Good onya bob