Originally Posted by
Harley Quinn
Dunno about the latest H&S standard, I'd guess the RTP hangars and offices are in reasonably good nick and will be, if not already, available. Leeming always seems to have plenty of accommodation. Upping the establishment of Leeming a bit or establish a whole new unit with all its support staff requirements? I don't necessarily agree that 'because that's the way we've always done it' is much of an argument.
Of course we could just outsource to Breitling.
Not forgetting the frequent visits from local WI, cubs, guides, STEM, the local and national news media? Co-locating the Reds with other busy flying units has been tried before and failed, miserably, for a variety of reasons. Just because the Government has changed many times since and the Defence Chiefs have forgotten how bad an idea it is (or just dont care), it doesnt make it any better an idea!
Agree with your last point - if we cant do it properly, why bother doing it at all...