RAF denies responsibility
Had word today that the RAF is saying that it did not realise the Hercules was vulnerable to small arms fire, and did not understand the need for foam. I have also been told that a presentation was made to key RAF players, showing the effects of small arms fire on an unprotected fuel tank. This occurred before the Afg conflict. The presentation included a full costing. It appears nothing was staffed. It is still the responsibility of the RAF. It is not good enough to plead ignorance. Denial of responsibility is something that comes easily to politicians but I am surprised the RAF is now trying the same line.
I know that successive USAF pilots on exchange to the Hercules tried their best to convince the RAF to fit foam. I wonder how they feel now.
Last edited by nigegilb; 21st Apr 2006 at 22:52.