Jacko
I don’t believe the RAF has been stupid at all, those that need to know do - those that don't well don't.
To many times have Hacks/
PR Spin Drs/Minor Politicians/un-informed Senior O's/BAES or Boeing detractors/military experts(delete as appropriate) have compromised the safety of operators with their opinions or media sound bites so they look important for their book launch or 15 mins of fame and a few rounds on Sky TV.
Free informed speech is important but remember who won it for you and who lets you keep it.
As for UBM and the dark arts, I don’t know of any nations declaring to wipe out the Jewish state that have submarines.
After all it is one facet of a true multirole combat aircraft.
A deep fat fryer for the battered Mars bars and a freezer for the DCS would be ideal though
Charlie sends