What if hms splendid manages to fire a torpedo at the Argentine carrier what impact does this have on the Falklands war?
if she's lost with all her airgroup would that affect the air attacks on the fleet?
Why not ? She just in too bad of shape.The Super Etendards weren't actually able to operate successfully off of the V de M so would still be available. During the war they flew from a land base. There was talk of the SAS doing an Entebbe and flying in aboard C-130's to destroy them and their pilots; Operation Mikado. The V de M only operated the A-4's and S-2's at the start of the war. Losing the S-2's would possibly hinder the Argentine efforts to track the Task Force as it approached the Falklands, but after the V de M returned to port this wasn't a factor either.
Why not ? She just in too bad of shape.
She was due to get her Cat's refitted, unfortunately the supplier wasn't to eager to provide, being that they were the enemy...
The Super Etendards weren't actually able to operate successfully off of the V de M so would still be available. During the war they flew from a land base. There was talk of the SAS doing an Entebbe and flying in aboard C-130's to destroy them and their pilots; Operation Mikado. The V de M only operated the A-4's and S-2's at the start of the war. Losing the S-2's would possibly hinder the Argentine efforts to track the Task Force as it approached the Falklands, but after the V de M returned to port this wasn't a factor either.
Some years back, I wanted to do a spoof front page of The Sun with a photo of a sinking carrier on fire and the caption "GOTCHA! Navy bags Argie carrier"
However, I soon realised it would be poor taste as the only photo of a carrier on fire I could find was of HMS Eagle.
Serves them right for using a British built carrier
Loss to the Naval A4s might have implications - they are the ones whose bombs worked!
To the OP - if the Belgrano and the Vincinento De Mayo are both sunk within hours of one another might it not effectively end the war!
Perhaps a less ambiguous exclusion zone - ie Neutral Vessels please stay away from the region as we will be sinking Argentine vessels on sight - less confusing for the US media and the likes of Mr Berkoff (doesn't like being called Stephen)
Then it makes it slightly easier for HMG to allow the Hunter Killers to attack the main fleet units
Well Commander, later Rear Admiral, Roger Lane-Nott is probably never able to buy a drink anywhere there are submariners station for the rest of his life. Let's just say that the commanders of submarines and aircraft carriers are somewhat competitive.What if HMS Splendid manages to fire a torpedo at the Argentine carrier, what impact does this have on the Falklands war?
The Super Etendards weren't actually able to operate successfully off of the V de M so would still be available.
Well Commander, later Rear Admiral, Roger Lane-Nott is probably never able to buy a drink anywhere there are submariners station for the rest of his life. Let's just say that the commanders of submarines and aircraft carriers are somewhat competitive. ...
I wonder if it would be the same for the Argentine submarine commander had his torpedo attack/succeeded?
The Super Etendards weren't actually able to operate successfully off of the V de M so would still be available. During the war they flew from a land base. There was talk of the SAS doing an Entebbe and flying in aboard C-130's to destroy them and their pilots; Operation Mikado. The V de M only operated the A-4's and S-2's at the start of the war. Losing the S-2's would possibly hinder the Argentine efforts to track the Task Force as it approached the Falklands, but after the V de M returned to port this wasn't a factor either.