This particular thread started with the Panorama programme, but, naturally it has moved on to wider issues.
However, it seems pretty clear that the XV230 loss, along with other situations in all of the services represents the true cost of a succession of "cost saving" measures, from cuts in personnel to a terminal shortage of hot spares and necessary equipment.
For those (few) who seem to snipe at the engineers, don't, like so many others, they're trying to squeeze a quart out of a pint pot.
I am nearly 15 years out of the fleet now, but the rot had already firmly set in then, pressure being brought to bear at all levels to save money (penny pinch) - well, nothing comes without a price, not even cost cutting.
Unfortunately, that price is paid, not by those who set the spending targets, but by others just trying to do do the best they can.
We all know where the buck
should stop, but will it? Gusee you'll have to decide for yourselves.
TPD
