The answer to all Cornish
YES
I have no worries about flying Nimrod and im due to fly in a Nimrod very soon as you mention it. I as of recent seen crews fly in and out of theatre and they have gave no concerns either but I cannot speak for all.
For many people they dont have any idea what is done to make every aircraft get into the air but for a few people who have concerns I wish you could all come for one day and work alongside all and I guarentee your thoughts would change after that.
Thats my little piece that I would just like to add , im sure like always Ill be brought down in flames and some microsoft flight sim geek that claims to be a pilot will tell me otherwise.
anyway im ready for the incoming