Max Contingency, I disagree. The Red Arrows are great ambassadors for the RAF, the military and the UK...they are also a fantastic recruitment tool. They cost very little considering the great publicity and inspiration that they do...despite the operational issues that you talk about the RAF would be worse off without the team. It is all about striking a balance and the big picture.
The telly programme was well edited and will be well received by all - Well done to Jas and his team.