Folks, this debate is not about personalties, although I did use the term "ego trip" in an earlier post which I know regret. If you are considered an elite, then of course you behave like one, its a natural thing to do. The analogy I would give is Formula 1 racing drivers, some of which I have met.
Getting back to the original question.... can we afford to maintain a dedicated aerobatic display team when their kit times out in three years time, when the rest of the services are having to sell the family silver? I say no, reluctantly. An alternative has to be found and I stick to my posts above.
At a commercial level, if the Reds flew Typhoons made up from a selection of aircraft ftom front line Squadrons I suspect they would get more commercial sponsorship, not less
Wake up and smell the coffee.
Last edited by Navaleye; 22nd January 2007 at 00:29.