In Tor Wot, aah yes, but you miss the subtle fact that the person who made that statement is Sir Jock Stirrup and he will not be in that post in 2 years time, so it really doesn't matter, does it?
More seriously, I completely agree with your post. Crisis within 18-24 months on the cards. And I also agree with another poster, this will take a generation to sort out.
The RAF is being sold down the river by people who should know better.