Originally Posted by
Mogwi
In RAF(G), the aim of armed recce was to find and destroy targets of opportunity in a defined area/line search. Intelligence gathering was of secondary importance. With reconnaissance missions, the primary aim was intelligence gathering but self-defence weapons would be carried.
Mog
And could we get the pilots to pass us Met ........... I think there was a silly code TARWI ? which nobody understood and nobody used. We accepted that the missions were exceptionally busy and indeed white knuckle, but it would have been nice to have an update for the next mission.
I didn't mind be wrong, I objected to not knowing I was wrong.
This lack of feedback was a constant theme for all my service and I am sure is there today. Quite simply, it is not a priority, and I accept that.