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Old 24th Mar 2004, 19:16
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SirToppamHat
 
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Embed with the sqns?

Love to! IMHO the technology already exists to do it and, with the right 'drive' I am sure it will happen ... just as soon as the RAF's remaining 2 sqns relocate to Scampton in 2007!

The current moves are being undertaken on the basis that they are needed due to the existing kit being knackered. The plan has been sold to the bean counters on the basis that this is a UKADGE Capability Maintenance Programme (UCMP), so there will be no 'increase in capability'.

I think the new kit (MS Windows-based) has far more potential for portability and configurability. There are also developments with the (MACE?) kit used by 1 ACC when 'in garrison', and recent installations at Waddington that are edging towards the sort of capability you suggest. Unfortunately, in the current climate, I don't see any additional cash being made available to provide a sqn-based control capability, but IMHO, we should be aiming for CPs at the 2 Typhoon MOBs within the next 5-10 years (well, I can dream can't I?)

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