This is without any doubt the worst thread on PPRUNE
I wish that they had shut down this thread a long time ago. It really undermines all the good work that Lyneham has done over the years and the reputation of the crews. It unfairly makes the RAF Herc fraternity a laughing stock to the rest of the RAF and anyone else who can be arsed to read the pages of petty drivel and point scoring. Its the same old names arguing, over and over again and making everyone else look like dicks.
This year is the 40th Anniversary of the C-130 in RAF service, and everyone who has served and continues to serve on Albert should be proud of what they have achieved, and the way they have turned Albert into a legendary aircraft. It may be an apt time to ditch this thread, move on and look to the future.
There is a rough ride ahead with the High Op-Tempo, Lack of funding, Lack of kit, Wind down of the K fleet and most importantly the closure of Lyneham. Its time to be united, and make the most of what you have.