Speaking of Aircraft carriers, I was reading The RDF Sourcebook and noted that there's a whole (small) carrier battle group still standing and operational, built around the LHA-3 Bellau Wood. The book notes that its air wing stands at 3 UH-60s, however, it (and its sister ships) are still active and protect oil transports going to the US, moving troops around, etc.
There's at least 2 USMC air wings in the region as well with operational Harriers; if "carrier" ops were needed, the resources are right there.
(note LHA-3 and her sister ships are oil-fueled steam turbine ships).
Anyway, thought that was pretty interesting.
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