Look on the bright side - the squabbling can't go on for much longer as the current CNS leaves the Service soon (as does the current CAS). Maybe the two new grown ups will get along a bit better.
Yeoman
I have to take issue with your comment:
even I can see that the Fleet Air Arm needs to retain a fast jet capability
What we need to retain is a carrier borne aviation capability. It does not
need to be Fleet Air Arm. It does not
need to be Royal Air Force.
It is the capability we need not the colour of the uniform. The quicker people get their heads around that and look forwards, not backwards, then the quicker we can all focus on the real problems at hand!
History and hindsight are great for armchair generals/admirals and air marshals but not necessarily the best for a cash strapped Defence!