'Twas 1978 when the Service wives marched on our behalf down Downing Street. It is a sad reflection of appreciation if this is to happen again. Especially with so many lives in danger as I write and 49 already lost in Afghanistan; Fathers, Brothers, Sons etc, and they dont make headline news anymore.
However when the MOD employed civvies got a 2.5% offer, I cannot see the Govt offering HM Forces finest a dime more. The is a big differance between the serviceman of '78 and nowadays though, in that we are prepared to be far more publicly vocal, and fear the repercusions significantly less.
The Labour Govt of 75 as we all know destroyed the RAF beyond belief, and I cannot see Tony giving a toss in the coming months. Still private aviation will benefit from hiring back all the hardware that 'we no longer need'.
The Hawker Hunter came back into service after Typhoon, what the F is happening!!!!