Originally Posted by
biscuit74
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.
While that may be the public explanation, I suspect it's more likely due to the embarrassing prospect of them flying again within 6 months on the civil register...