The current order for 9 aeroplanes is woefully inadequate. I think 20 is the minimum and then some more before Boeing stop making the P8. Lossie cannot accommodate that many aeroplanes so the St Mawgan facility should be reopened. As far as man power I despair.
I maintain that there should be 45 complete crews for 20 aeroplanes and we are now talking about where they and the supporting ground crew could be basedlet alone where these aeroplanes will be maintained. Waddington? No chance.
Look out for VR Crew as well.