A Google search for 'raf jap' is instructive:
for instance -
http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/index.p...wtopic&t=35037 or
http://www.army.mod.uk/servingsoldie..._allowance.htm
The latter gives the game away as to the rush. ". . . single IT system to be introduced to the Royal Air Force in late 2005, followed by the Royal Navy in early 2006 and the Army in late 2006."