Originally Posted by
chevvron
Last I heard the Vigilants were to be literally scrapped, presumably because if they were sold off to the public and an accident occured which could be attributed to a unrecorded repair, MOD might face a law suit of some sort.
Strewth! That is appalling. Scrapping aircraft which could have useful remaining lives in civilian use because of a perceived future legal threat. I had have thought careful wording of any sale should avoid that. What happened to 'caveat emptor'?
Fine machines - sad.