t68
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So as not to go off topic in the RAAF thread have moved the conversation here,
I do know that the main reason behind it was the goverment of the day bulked at the price of mil spec ship, from memory it's was a Harpers Ferry class LSD which we could have bought in the end for the price of the Bill&Ben
Wasn't awere that they had a choice of better hulls, what's was the story behind that deal?Just imagine if we had actually acquired the two ships we originally flagged, the ones that were in good material condition and didn't need extensive repairs just to make them seaworthy. They could have been in service sooner, after far less expensive and time consuming upgrades (due to less repairs and refurbishment being required) and could probably also have remained in service until the LHDs entered service. Great opportunity, poorly executed.
I do know that the main reason behind it was the goverment of the day bulked at the price of mil spec ship, from memory it's was a Harpers Ferry class LSD which we could have bought in the end for the price of the Bill&Ben