100m down – No-one I know in MK can be described as “sissies” – and that includes the 7 highly professional and dedicated people who so sadly lost their lives in such devastating circumstances on the 14th October 2004. I think you have completely misinterpreted the reason that this phrase is being used. No offense is meant – indeed the complete opposite!
The phrase simply describes, as a term of respect and endearment, the highly dedicated group of professionals, and that includes the “lost 7”, who operate in environmental and business conditions most of us normal aviators would find extremely challenging. That is why I, personally, believe MK deserves to go on flying! Indeed, MK tails back in the air would be a fitting and ongoing memorial to the “lost 7” I would say. I know who/what I remember whenever I see those tails.
MK is not for sissies – In memory of the "lost 7".