Some real (depressing) food for thought on this thread.
I think a fitting example of the p!ss poor management of the RAF can be found at High Wycombe. One of the most expensive pieces of Real Estate in the country and the airships are busy shoe horning more and more people into it. The excess rent allowance alone must be close to 1 Million pounds a month. The airships reside in their huge residences, decorated at Public Expense by Mrs Airship, and play Lord and Master over their bloated staffs. Just a stones throw from the Ministry as well so they can nip 'into town' for lunch and drinks. This is the modern air force for you. Huge amounts of waste to keep 'The Few' in comfort and feed their self importance.
Their excuse? The bunker is a National Asset and cannot be closed. Bollox.
If the Prime Minister and the President of the USA can video conference reference the future of Iraq then the airships can move to a more affordable location, 'downsize' like the rest of us, and do the same regarding the latest movement of the one remaining serviceable combat aircraft.
Or maybe they do not want to be too far away from the Notting Hill Carnival and the Gay Pride March....all jolly good
PR and spiffing on the old CV don't ya know.
It is a disgrace.
7 days to do and counting.