OK, I'm probably being a bit "FIK" here, but I thought the whole problem was that there was not the money to re-engine the FA2 to enable operations in the Gulf during Summer. OK, I understand that, but why scrap it? If we could not re-engine the aircraft, why not just keep the current one and live with the reduced capability. Surely a limited capability is better than none.
I can't afford to upgrade my car therefore I will get rid of it and walk to work????????????