Originally Posted by
SLXOwft
LB,
Vice Admiral Key is Chief of Joint Operations, so I assume is 'running the operation' means oversight from Northwood.
IM(H)O, CJO is the obvious choice for a high profile purple operation. Makes me feel less old seeing a serving flag officer who is nearly the same age as me.
Is it just me that thinks it is refreshing to see the responsible VSO front and centre, and not someone more junior who is being lined up to carry the can if the operation goes tits up?
Fully agree with SLXOwft on both counts, and it is also worth recalling that Admiral Key is an aviator.
Jack