CRPxGood,
I couldn't have put it better myself. That said I can't see the bunch of penny-pinching bean-counters that we have as our political masters hesitate at gutting our historical heart, like a trout at Rutland. Hell, if they did it to the Royal Tournament within nanoseconds of getting to power, they'll cut anything. I'm just surprised that the Reds and the BBMF have lasted this long.
I don't accept that ths is the way that it should happen, maybe it is about time that Sir Glenn follows Richard Dannett's example and actually stands up for the Service for which he heads, rather than just accepting the reductions and cuts that have been handed down like his predecessors have done.
Both entities should be protected - the BBMF to honour the memory of all those who gave their lives so that we can enjoy our freedom and the Reds for the Defence diplomacy/marketing benefits that they bring to the country. Unfortunately like most things that we depend on those who hold power but little respect we will just have to wait and see.