SO let us use this argument in particular.....
Terry T gets lucky and downs a chinook,
Terry T sees his shot and goes on radio "laa laa laa I shot down your helicopter etc"
At this point the truth is out there,
brit mil know truth and are told to lie to:
a) Misinform Terry who saw it downed,
b) Misinform other mil personnel who are aware of how vulnerable they are and the dangers they face,
c) Misinform Joe Public and then let them talk about Jordan or Big Bother instead
Place your bets please. Oh and as to the rest of the "rant" that has been purported. I woud rather have Mr Yon and a warts and all than any speech from "Bull**** Bob". Further more, if you were in his position and the choice was toe the line or speak the truth what would you do?