Lord West Decries Decline of Royal Navy
Admiral Lord West told the Western Morning News that Prime Minister David Cameron “doesn’t quite get it” when it comes to defense and that politicians only paid “lip service” to naval power.
“I am horrified our naval flotilla now comprises only 19 frigates and destroyers,” said Lord West. “In the Falklands, in the first month of fighting, we had four sunk and 14 damaged. That makes you think. We seem to have forgotten that when you fight you lose things.
At this time, it is good to remember that Lord West was in command of HMS Ardent during the Falklands War, 30 years ago.
(Type 21 Frigate HMS Ardent burning after being hit by 1000 lb aerial bombs)
So he knows a thing or two about taking a hit.