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Old 14th Nov 2008, 16:37
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Max Contingency
 
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I think the Red Arrows are brilliant, the best in the world at what they do, a fantastic advert for the RAF and far better pilots than I will ever be.

I would still trade them tommorow for better equipment, conditions and pay in our operational commitments.

The Government allocates our Defence budget but the dispersal of that budget is largely done by people in uniform. Anything that doesn't contribute to our operational effectiveness has no place while we are so heavily commited. I believe that things like aerobatic display teams and bands that do not deploy should be 'suspended'.

I know that I am in a minority of one here. However, start a thread on 'overstretch' or reasons for PVR and you will quicky get 30 posts in support, but dare to suggest that we disband the Reds and collapse their manpower and money into the front line! Burn that man...
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