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From: swilliam@dtoa1.dt.navy.mil (Williams)
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Subject: Re: carrier  limitations
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From: swilliam@dtoa1.dt.navy.mil (Williams)

Re: Aircraft Carrier in the Persian Gulf

Putting an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf is like putting a fish
in a barrel.  The aircraft carrier doesn't have much room to run for
cover, and is withing the striking range from both sides of the gulf.