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I wouldn't be too sure - nothing is sacred in this game at the moment! Also, don't forget that "No 7" was originally an "attrition spare", although, that was nearly lost a couple of years back during some high winds. Who said the "attrition" couldn't or wouldn't be financial??!!
From the rumours I am hearing about PR10 I believe 10% of all assets/manpower not on direct support to UK Afghan ops are "up-for-the-chop". Hence, we have heard about 1x GR7 sqn, 1x GR4 sqn, the MR2 and a bunch (2,500-3,000?) of "non essential" personnel to be let go under "natural wastage".
If you want security for the next 5 years then consider the following careers in the RAF:
1. RAF Regt - especially with EOD trg.
2. Chinook aircrew.
3. Reaper aircrew.
4. Image Analyst.
Otherwise, sadly, I believe you're in the "melting pot of doom" with the rest of us!
The B Word