Alpha,
You still don't get it. If you are a wind up merchant, then congratulations you have got me good. However, relying on papers published in the 80's is no basis for an argument about todays military procurements.
I agree that ASW is extremely hard and cannot be carried out by a Nimrod on its own. It has been pointed out by others that it is very much a team game with a good result relying on all players bringing their own unique abilities to bare.
As for not being able to preposition is total @rse. We deploy on a regular basis, taking minimal support with us. Aircraft are still on OOA ops as we speak.
As for not wanting to wait whislt we turn up.....Ever heard of 24 hour coverage. Aircraft being on station providing direct support or others providing ASuW but being on associated support and therefore able to help if a FFCH picks anything up on the towed array.
It also has been pointed out that the Nimrod provides copious more abilities than ASW, but you fail to acknowledge that fact. You instead rely on outdated articles which seem to expound your lack of MPA understaning.
Our armed forces and the MOD is becoming more increasing reliant on the capabilities of the Nimrod not only as an MPA but an incredibly flexible airborne asset, able to provide unique skills to any situatuion. With the new aircraft, extra opportunities will open up, and when utilized will prove the that the MRA4 is excellent value for money.