I think that the programme was quite well balanced and to the general public
gives a reasonable insight into the Nimrod fleet. What I do find worrying is the RAF's terrible ability to portray itself in a good light . The programme at Selly Oak with it's shocking
PR woman did enough damage - the interview with the AOC whilst defensive didn't actually give any reasons for optomism.
Going back twelve years I was told by a Nimrod rigger that the Nimrod 2000/MRA.4 would be a 'jobs for the boys' exercise and would end up with something cobbled together. Whilst I don't dispute the ability of the guys at Warton to produce her - has the wait and cost been worth it?