Yea, have to agree with SFFP. BBC were running this story tonight regardless. I had reason to believe there was a force protection issue which I now know to be incorrect. I will take it on the chin. The wider points about operational impact and serious training concerns remain valid.
4 Hercs down in Iraq and Afg and the Govt has still not decided if it will replace these aircraft.
I doubt if any allowance was made for the loss of these aircraft or crew.
Thankfully, in this case the crew walked away.
MoD/RAF confirmed a MK 1 Herc was destroyed.
Last edited by nigegilb; 29th Aug 2007 at 20:45.