The Airforce owes those hours to the crews as part of their MCT allowance, referred to directly in JSP550. So tough. Yes they are entitled, and I would say its the least that they could do bearing in mind the other option is we cost the air force even more by using ELC for Civy IRT schedules. Oh, and the other point that crews are getting yoyo'ed between the two theatres with scant regard to harmony guidelines.
You daft Blunty.