There seems a lot of sense spoken here with WEBF fighting the human interface (pilot) corner and others desperate to prove him wrong. However, what does seem likely, is that the MOD and politicians will chase after UAVs - most probably as a cost-saving measure in the first instance. Methinks that is a blind alley. However, I tend to agree that the thought of not having to train, house and pay a fair number of comabt pilots (not to mention have them come home in body bags) will be the biggest attraction for our Lords and Masters. In time, they may even be proved right.
However, to go back a way to Skylark - will anyone ever get on board a UAV transport ac (paying or not)? I know I won't and can't see Trooper Jones (Hereford) being all that enamoured that the Chinook (2030) version is controlled by some computer whizz in a nice comfy office 200 miles away! Perhaps the we will be the Royal Transport Force by 2050!
