Congratulations Nigel, Chappie and everyone else who dragged this stubborn reluctant nag to the trough and succeeded in making it drink. No doubt true to form the MOD apparatchiks will be erecting their improvised road blocks to hamper the next anticipated assault on their fiefdom. So be it. In the words of WC, let them do their worst and we shall do our best. ESF, or equivalent, is a no brainer, just as parachutes for aircrew were in WW! (not issued) and Armour Plate and Bullet Proof Windscreens were for the Battle of Britain (just in time). What chance that the Nimrod BoI will call for it? What chance that the Chief of the Air Staff will call for it? What chance that "anything that the military need this government will provide"? None I would suggest, so time for us to heed Nigel's clarion call and make our feelings known. Time is of the essence. Our Guys and Girls need this now, not after due consideration, not when the financial situation is more conducive, not until more lives are lost in preventable crashes, NOW!