There have been some fairly simplistic views about this. Cold War throw backs etc, this aircraft has been the target of budget cuts for as long since it was a twinkle in the AAC eye. An easy target really, given that it was bought to defeat massed armour on the inner German border. A good job that it wasn't a "one pony show".
HEDP, I know you're in the know, but 40% manning! I knew you were a glass half-full man, but 40%!
