I have made some enquiries and I have to say I can find no reason to disbelieve the reassurance provided by the office of AOC 2 regarding the foam equipment program. The program appears to be going ahead and if anything is more extensive than I first thought. I will contact HCDC direct and ask for some kind of an explanation for their comments. The only criticism I have is the length of time it is taking to fit the foam. I still have no idea why Ingram said the first ac would be fitted by July, but I am convinced that the RAF is firmly committed to providing fuel tank protection for the Hercules fleet.
Hope this helps.
NG