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To: DavesM who wrote (103393)3/5/2005 4:24:27 PM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793838
 
The marine version of the F-35 can "loiter".

Compared to the Harrier, it can. But not compared to the A-10. The Marines were left on the deck with their Harriers during the Afghan campaign. One thing the cancellaton of the F-35 would do if force all of the Marines into the F-18s, which is now proved to be a much better solution for their CAS action than the present AV8 Harrier.

But, I know it ain't gonna happen! :>)