Words of support
I've just spent some while reading through this thread. I recall the loss of our Hercules and how my heart sank when it became apparent that the cause was enemy action. Nige; I applaud your steadfast campaigning in this matter and also acknowledge the courage of chappie at such a sad time.
What makes me particularly angry is that politicians (supported by top brass) went to great lengths to assure us all that whilst trimming our armed forces was necessary, the benefit would be that those who remain would gain in terms of having tha best kit and specialised training.
At the time I was dubious and sadly I was right to be so. It was just more spin. Sending our transport aircraft into operational areas whilst insufficiently fitted for the task is one of many failings which our people have to endure. Lack of flak jackets, poor comms etc, the list goes on.
How many times do we have to hear of the death of soldiers on patrol as a result of a roadside bomb... Then see the TV footage of a burnt out plastic armoured LandRover!!! Those heaps of trash were 'armoured' to cope with 9mm pistols and the like in the streets of Belfast, not for a theatre where RPG's are around every damn corner.
We still seem to be under the old school influence which says that you can't sue the Crown. Such attitudes belong in the 19th Century.
Keep on exposing the lies. If you want an ordinary taxpayer to write to his (pro-armed forces) MP with any pertinent questions, just PM me.