Australia spent a lot of money to buy two aircraft carriers that have been in service for more than 20 years, but their performance is not too backward. They can still use it for another 20 years. Instead of equipping their own fleet, they should give the aircraft carriers to the Southern African Navy. This is a solution.
What kind of spirit?
In fact, there is no need to go through such a big circle. The Australians can directly transfer the 200 million rand to the Southern African Ministry of Defense and treat it as protection money. The Southern African Navy will definitely ensure Australia's security.
This is the benefit of having a golden finger.
While the United Kingdom and the United States were still fighting for battleships, southern Africa began research on aircraft carriers.
Nowadays, the British and American battleships have become completely useless and no one cares about them. However, the aircraft carriers in Southern Africa have become a hot commodity. If you are simply rich and have not good relations with Southern Africa, you are not qualified to buy them.
There are a total of eight "City" class aircraft carriers in southern Africa. Australia recognized two, Najd recognized two, France and Italy each had one. The last two were divided between East India and Brazil. The two Congolese had already been robbed before it was their turn to take action.
It's over.
Seeing how popular the southern African aircraft carrier is, the British and Americans are naturally interested.
During the World War, Britain and the United States improvised and built a large number of escort aircraft carriers.
Escort carriers have only one advantage, which is low cost, but they have a lot of shortcomings, such as short range, small number of aircraft, weak protection, etc. If you list the shortcomings alone, you can barely accept it. Add one more and it will be complete.
It's a tragedy, let alone people spending money to buy it, no one wants it when it is given away for free.
Just like the dreadnoughts that were decommissioned after World War I, the cost of dismantling them was not enough to dismantle them and sell them for scrap metal.
So the Americans used atomic bombs to blow up battleships for fun. On the one hand, they were testing the power of the atomic bombs, and on the other hand, they were also trying to save dismantling costs, killing two birds with one stone.
There is a way to "turn waste into treasure" in southern Africa. The United States is so powerful that it doesn't feel bad to bomb it, but the United Kingdom is unwilling to just watch the warships it spent a lot of money to build go to waste. King George VI urgently summoned Winston.
, and also hope that Winston can come up with a more reasonable plan.
Don't expect to make money, as long as you can recover the cost.
King George VI felt that his requirements were not high. The decommissioned aircraft carriers in Southern Africa were so popular. They could be sold for the price of a brand new aircraft carrier after serving for 20 years. The British decommissioned aircraft carriers were sold at cost price, which was enough to show sincerity.
Winston was in a difficult position.
The British aircraft carrier is fundamentally different from the Southern African aircraft carrier. The Southern African aircraft carrier is a real aircraft carrier that can support a battle.
The UK had to piece together an aircraft carrier fleet, and the Royal Navy itself despised it, not to mention the navies of other countries.
Britain's first batch of temporary escort aircraft carriers were called cargo aircraft carriers. As you can tell from the name, the British War Department did not have high hopes for this cargo.
This batch of temporary escort aircraft carriers are all converted from cargo ships. They have a crew of 100 and are about the same level as destroyers. They generally only have 3 or 4 carrier-based aircraft, and they can only carry lighter light fighters. Originally, the Ministry of War did not have
If you plan to use it for too long, it will be scrapped after use.
The War Department has high hopes for fleet aircraft carriers. The War Department has ordered a total of 16 ships, but only six have been delivered, two have been launched, two are still on the slipway, and the other six have not yet started construction.
The six ships that have been delivered have not participated in any naval battles and have not been used at all.
Therefore, the Ministry of War urgently stopped the six ships that had not yet started construction, and transformed the two ships that had not been launched into other warships. The two ships that had been launched were really unable to survive, so the Ministry of War pinched its nose and admitted it.
Under such circumstances, Winston actually signed an order to start construction of a new aircraft carrier before stepping down, which is really unbecoming of a man.
All fleet carriers and escort carriers were approved for construction during Winston's tenure.
Since it was Winston who caused the trouble, it seems reasonable to ask Winston to deal with it now.
"The temporary escort aircraft carrier is low-cost and can be decommissioned directly. The fleet aircraft carrier can still find a buyer--" Winston really learned a lot after following Rock around.
Southern Africa can sell decommissioned aircraft carriers to countries that have good relations with southern Africa, and the UK can also work hard.
There are Union countries in Southern Africa, and the United Kingdom is also a member of the Commonwealth.
Not to mention the temporary escort aircraft carrier, a fleet aircraft carrier with a carrying capacity of 50 aircraft still has some residual value.
Argentina, for example, is very interested in British fleet aircraft carriers.
Argentina is not a small country and has some strength but not much. The key is its ambition to become a powerful regional country.
There are not many countries in the world that can afford aircraft carriers, and even fewer that can build them.
Argentina cannot afford too advanced aircraft carriers, so fleet aircraft carriers are just right for Argentina.
In addition to Argentina, there are many potential buyers for British aircraft carriers.
Such as Australia.
Although Australia has embraced Southern Africa, if Britain gives Australia greater autonomy on the condition of purchasing a fleet of aircraft carriers, then Australians will definitely pay the bill.
For the same reason, India and Canada are also potential buyers of British aircraft carriers.
However, since this is a one-time deal, the UK will suffer greater losses in the long run.
"Every gain must come with a loss. If the outcome is already determined, we can only strive for better interests as much as possible." Winston's heart was filled with sadness, and he was not a tinkerer.
India is arguing for independence, and Australia is also arguing. Although Canada has not made a clear stance, it is probably watching the British government's reaction. If India and Australia successfully leave the Commonwealth, Canada will not hesitate. They are both prime ministers and presidents. Who wants to take the lead on their own?
There is also a great emperor.
It's true that the tree falls and the hozen scatters.
"The Commonwealth is our final bottom line, and the mistakes of southern Africa cannot be repeated." George VI did not admit defeat. He was a courageous man.
When George VI ascended the throne, the British royal family was facing a serious crisis of trust caused by the relationship between Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson.
The situation at that time was very dangerous. The majesty of the royal family was not only questioned in the UK, but also internationally because of Edward VIII's relationship with Germany.
George VI was appointed at the critical moment, turned the tide, became a symbol of courage and perseverance, and restored the image of the royal family in the minds of the British people.
George VI did not believe that the situation was so dangerous that the Commonwealth must be dissolved. The mistake he was talking about was allowing southern Africa to become independent.
Winston will not speak. The objective laws of this world will not be changed by personal will.
When the United Kingdom was strong, its overseas colonies and overseas territories were unquestionably loyal to the United Kingdom, taking whatever it asked for.
Britain's national strength is weak and it cannot guarantee even the most basic security. At this time, it is not surprising that if there are people poaching, overseas leaders will be tempted.
"Only by maintaining a strong navy can we fully safeguard the interests of the empire. Having served as Lord of the Admiralty, do you have any better suggestions?" Although George VI had ideals, he had no plan.
If you don't have enough strength, no matter how tough you talk, it's useless.
The British government has reached the point where it needs loans for post-war reconstruction, and George VI has never used the royal family's private property to subsidize the national treasury.
Not to mention subsidizing the national treasury, Attlee hoped that the royal family could reduce expenses, but he did not get the consent of King George VI.
It means that if there are difficulties, you ministers should find a way to solve them, and the annual tribute to the royal family must not be less.
This is very Angsa.
"My suggestion is to strengthen the alliance with southern Africa, make full use of southern Africa, and protect the interests of the empire." Winston's suggestion disappointed King George VI.
The United States is a traitor, and Southern Africa is not much better. Australia has begun to pay protection fees to Southern Africa. Southern Africa should bear the greatest responsibility for the decline of the empire.
If Australia's 200 million rand were given to Britain, George VI would not be so anxious to call Winston back.
"Southern Africa is no longer the same southern Africa it once was -" George VI reminded Winston not to forget his position.
George VI knew that Winston had a good personal relationship with Roque, and also knew that Winston had invested heavily in southern Africa and received huge returns every year.
George VI also invested in southern Africa, and part of the income from the Rand Gold Mine belonged to the royal family.
But personal relationships cannot override national interests.
"But we have no better choice." Winston directly exposed Britain's biggest dilemma.
When Attlee came to power, he pinned his hopes on Russia, but his trust turned out to be unreliable.
Winston does not want to rely on southern Africa, but currently there is no better choice except southern Africa.
You can't rely on the Hebrews in America.
If it weren't for the Hebrews in the United States who stirred up trouble for their own interests, the two world wars would never have been fought.
At least it won't reach this level.
As the biggest victims of the two world wars, the British have finally come to their senses and seen through the true colors of the Americans.
This is also thanks to the existence of southern Africa.
Only with southern Africa did Winston have the confidence to reject the Americans.
Otherwise, even if the United Kingdom sees through the Americans' sinister intentions, it will still have to cooperate with the Americans, accept their so-called "aid", and be at the mercy of the Americans.
After the end of World War I, the Fourteen Points proposed by U.S. President Wilson were nominally aimed at Germany, but in the end it was Britain that suffered the most.
Putting aside everything else, colonial self-determination was directly at the heart of Britain's life.
Not long ago, Eisenhower proposed a "Plan to Rebuild Europe" with very harsh conditions. If Britain accepted it, Britain would become a colony of the United States.
Compared with Americans, Southern Africans can be described as kind.
"Rockman is in Cyprus, why don't you go to Cyprus and have a chat with Locke face to face?" Winston had some things he couldn't say directly, so he simply asked George VI to go to Locke for face-to-face education.
Going to Cyprus?
King George VI looked at the haze outside the window and thought of the sunny beaches of Cyprus, and his heart suddenly moved.
Go to this smoggy city, treat whoever you like, I'm going to Cyprus to enjoy the fresh air.
Even the King of England thinks so, so one can imagine Cyprus’s appeal to ordinary Europeans.
During the World War, Cyprus became the rear area of the Allied Forces on the Eastern Front. Many Russian wounded were also brought to Cyprus for treatment. After some of the wounded recovered, they did not choose to return to Russia, but stayed in Cyprus and were unwilling to leave.
Compared with Cyprus, Russia has winter for most of the year, so there is really nothing to miss.
In another time and space, the reason why so many Russian tycoons have fallen victim to U.S. sanctions is because the sun and beach are also irresistibly attractive to Russians.
"The Russians are not very demanding and have taken away many job opportunities from the Ottomans. As long as they are given a piece of meat and a bottle of wine, the Russians can do anything." Arthur's view of the Russians has completely changed. No wonder
Russians are called "gray cattle" by Europeans.
Like Africans in neighboring countries in southern Africa, Russians can be said to have high quality and low prices compared to southern Africans, but in terms of acceptability, Russians are much better than Africans.
Don't get me wrong, this refers to aesthetic acceptance, not any other messy things.
"You still have to be careful with the Russians. This may be Russian infiltration." Stoudemire doesn't have a good impression of the Russians.
In terms of cooperation with the Mir Diamond Mine, Stoudemire was given a heavy blow by the Russians. Although Stoudemire was very unhappy, he still held his nose and accepted the offer.
We can't do it without cooperation. The reserves of Mir Mine are too large. If it is left to the Russians to operate, it may cause the global diamond price to collapse. At that time, the biggest loser will be De Beers Unified Mining Company.
What did the Russians lose? Diamonds are essentially just stones. Without the Mir Mine, the Russians would not have been able to share in the profits of the diamond industry. Therefore, the collapse of diamond prices did not cause any losses to the Russians.
De Beers Unified Mining Company, however, has lost the financial resources that it had worked tirelessly for decades to forcibly tie diamonds and marriage together by implanting them in countless movies, using various wealthy ladies to bring goods, and using various channels to promote it.
Although De Beers will lose some profits by cooperating with the Russians, it is still within a level acceptable to Stoudemire.
If the Russians are upset, the Russians will flip the table, and by then everyone in the entire interest chain will be done with it.
"I know that, so I will not open positions in key areas to Russians." Arthur only changed some views, but did not change completely.
Not only are key positions not open to Russians, all key positions in Cyprus are closed to all non-southern Africans.
Even more strict, it is not open to all non-Chinese people, not even pure Chinese people.
This is very strange for Arthur, a southern African of mixed race himself, to have such a firm bottom line.
In the education Arthur received when he was a child, he had a profound understanding of the saying that people who are not our own race will have different hearts.
Cooperation is possible, but there must be a bottom line.
This also became the basis for the meeting between Roque and George VI.
