Back to basics !!!
Oh dear what a mess (but not a surprise) . This ongoing 'gamekeeper turned poachers' scenario is endemic in the realms of Government circles and well established in all levels of
(early retirement work for the contractors plan). However all is not lost, as there is a flourishing market/business in two seat Spitfires already busy flying/checking out punters with ease, and no doubt could be expanded to fill the gap for the RAF. With a seemingly increasing amount of unaffordable and under resourced 'Jets' it is time to get down to basics and put a MK1 eyeball Pilot back in a proven multirole machine that has the added advantage of giving a 'wellness' factor when seen by the public. It could also be self-funding, as the 'brand' has great marketing advantages in attracting finance, and volunteers. Even better the whole operation could be given over to the LAA with groups building their own machines and sorting out a Merlin replacement. There we are, just needed some 'out of box thinking' and reinstating that wonderful very basic Flying Training organisation that the ATC ran for decades with the fretwork fighters !!!!. Oh by the way Astronaut ability not a requirement, just your parents permission to fly.
Last edited by POBJOY; 6th Aug 2022 at 05:26.
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