I have a lot of respect for Collins' work relating to GW2 but this latest drivel is an absolute bunch of arse. If he really believes what he says, his ignorance of airpower is appalling and typical of most pongos. I would, however, expect more from a man of his seniority. I suspect though, that his comments are deliberately controversial and made purely to raise awareness that the Forces are on their knees with commitments increasing and funding decreasing. The cutbacks and contractorisation will keep coming until something breaks - badly. And I have a feeling we're now on the verge of that happening.