Originally Posted by
Bigpants
OK what is the relevance of the JP Jet Provost? How about discussing canopy arch problems and visibility re the GR1/4 Tornado? The latter suffered several mid airs and close shaves because the arch was too wide and poorly placed re pilot lookout.
There is a reason why RAF aircraft should always undergo a Boscombe Down evaluation....the trouble is the Tutor is neither one thing or the other.
Errr, there may be a slight contradiction there BP. I assume the Tornado WAS comprehensively tested by Boscombe!