Regrettably, this is no wind up. I feel massively sorry for the Kiwi's. I've had the pleasure of working with some, both in BH and on exercise and they're a highly professional bunch. Their morale must be rock bottom now that they are to lose their combat capability. I sincerely hope that the RAF looks favourably upon any applications to transfer. The A-4 guys (single seat, swing (ish!) role, FJ with radar experience) must be particularly well qualified to slide gracefully into one of our many empty cockpits with the minimum of conversion. All the best to them and the RNZAF.
M2
PS Whatever happened to the RNZAF exchange slot that used to be at Brawdy?
[ 07 August 2001: Message edited by: Magic Mushroom ]