That's funny
Definitely don't miss those night launches and recoveries especially on Midway. 5 short of a night Centurion patch on her and I'm OK with that
So if the taxpayers are footing the bill, no question about it, give me a Hornet any day. Nothing beats flying a low level at 200 feet and 540 knots and rearranging some real estate. 2nd choice I'll take an A4E for similar fun.
If I'm footing the bill, my RV8 can't be beat for fun factor pulling G's or going places. On top of that I don't have to be on a big gray boat for a long time at sea