speeddial,
i accept your comments, but then when was any of the aircraft you mentioned, such a potent asset, and easily replaceable....
what is there, that can replace the nimrod, carry out it's job as effectively, and produce results every time.... so much so, that it's common for commanders to cancel a mission if a nimrod is unavailable.....
and please dont say predator, or any other supposed reconnaissance aircraft, that cannot ever do the job nimrods can..
yes, safety comes first, but at the moment the aircraft is safe, and wth the 4 coming in shortly (cue sarcastic remarks) its simply not viable to spend million on this a/c. just make it safe to fly, and keep it safe, until the 4 comes in.