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How turboprop success in Korea might alter British naval aviation

A Korean air war in which turboprops killed more jets could slow British movement toward new air-defence assumptions and change Royal Navy aircraft choices.

Question

How might a more successful turboprop air war in Korea affect British naval aviation?

Short answer

It could slow Britain's shift toward new air-defence assumptions and make the Royal Navy reassess the value of its turboprop aircraft.

Notes

A more successful Korean air war could change British judgements about air defence. If turboprop aircraft shot down more jets, their continued value would be harder to dismiss. That result might slow changes in Britain's approach to air defence. The Royal Navy's assessment of its own turboprop aircraft could also change.