Originally Posted by
BVRAAM
Yeah, good argument and I can relate. The Tornado always impressed me more as a kid than the Red Arrows ever did.
I think the Reds are still valuable for engagement and recruitment. Some people don't consider joining without prior engagement to inspire the interest.
Indeed . 100 million quid can be found to stick some cones up on the motorway for no-deal planning ( and then take them down again) , but funding for the Reds is some kind of issue .
Back in the day , what inspired us were the 'Toom , the Lightning and yes , the Reds (Gnats in those days ) . Pre PC/ Health and Safety era . Wouldn't be allowed now ; all that nasty afterburner stuff is bad for the environment .....