...due to tech aircraft.
If they put civvy folks in charge
and had proper funding (very important), these aircraft, just like many older types, could be kept flying for a very long time.
Penny-wise, pound foolish with the MoD....apparently.
Lockheed still has a rep there, I believe....wonder if he is even listened to?
IE: Keep what you have and properly maintain it...far less expensive than purchasing new.
Provided, of course, that the airplanes are
flown properly, to begin with....
Trying to engage A/L at too low an altitude, ain't good.
RTFB.
Perhaps a new concept to the RAF?