ABIW
I think you will find CL is in Australia, part of the RAAF, and an ex Nimrod type (the hint is in his 'location'!!!). Hence it is not surprising that he is not totally up to speed on current UK ALM isssues. It would appear he was only trying to help, passing on his knowledge of what happened in the Nimrod fleet several years back when he was still serving. Still, if you are going to bite the hand that feeds you............................