And what exactly did Jimmy Jones bring to that programme other than extremely dated information. I'm sorry but having proudly served on the 'Rod just recently his arguments are way off the mark.
Does he think that the AAR kit was bolted on in 82 by a bunch of kwik-fit fitters (no offence intended) and never looked at Since??? Great respect to the guy for what he has done and his vast experience, but how relevant is it to what the fleet is doing now?
The 'Rod, like the vast majority of the UKs Forces is paying the price of a generation (maybe more) of under-investment and inadequate support. The forces people that fly and support her, by their very nature, just get on with it and kick up little fuss.
I just wish that I could flick a switch and awaken this bloody country into realising that her once Great British Forces needs their support and quick.
Man I'm angry!
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