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From: lindblad@cc.helsinki.fi
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Subject: Re: carrier  limitations
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Date: 7 Nov 90 03:44:25 GMT
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From: lindblad@cc.helsinki.fi
> 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.

I don't think that a carrier is located in gulf for escaping but for giving air
support. There are a few ships surrouding and defendig carriers.