Let me make it clear, this is not my view. BUT, think hypothetically now.
1. Front line units are short of manpower, some critically.
2. In the next 3-6 months, many experienced people will leave.
3. flying wise, the training system is......... strained
4. A 3-6 month FURTHER delay could be critical in 2 years time.
5. Suddenly, the flying training system becomes one of the critical points in the U.K. military.
7. Senior Commanders have the balls to call it and keep it going, even though it could cause a ****storm.
8. They don’t go to The Hague, they aren’t making illegal orders, they are showing leadership. Even if we don’t agree.
Hypothetical of course.........