Originally Posted by
LFFC
I understand that the tri-service UKMFTS project only exists to replace aircraft used for training, so unless the RN finds funding to replace the Heron Flight, I suppose its demise is inevitable.
Maybe the FAA will use the same sleight of hand that got them the T3s in the first place? The 'T' was supposed to be for training after all?
"No money for new communications aircraft to replace the Herons"
"Er, we have a need for more observer training capacity"
"OK, here's some money for Jetstream 31s, call them T3s"
"Thanks, er maybe we don't need so many observer trainers after all"
Or am I being cynical?
