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Old 3rd Nov 2009, 12:27
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They still have the time and money to let the Red Arrows (and Typhoons) fly around and even land wheels-up, so I don't believe things are all that bad..
The Red Arrows gain significant funding through sponsorship (remember, they're good for Hawk sales too).

The Typhoons, much like your beloved Rafales, are a new aircraft entering service and as such occasional incidents are bound to happen. That is why aircraft have a phased entry into service, so that any shortcomings in the aircraft design or training regime can be spotted and corrected. As an aside the entry of the Rafale to service has hardy been without incident either.

I must say though, it always makes me a little sad when a non-aircrew type such as myself needs to state the obvious to 'experienced' posters.
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