If I draw together a few recent threads, all becomes clear. Shoot me if I am wrong......
Nimrod no longer has its submarine hunting job 'cos the Sovs have gone home.
AOC 1 Group wants aircraft for one way missions.
Fewer aircraft means less resources needed for servicing.
Air Traffickers down the back of aeroplanes are cheaper than NCA should you lose one.
The plan becomes to come together.....
Pull Pin.......Lob Gently and Duck.