This is all so infuriating. Instead of complaining how unfair it is, why not state the case that needs to be stated. The RAF is vested with expertise in airpower - if it flies, then the RAF should oversee and operate it.
The only service that has embraced Jointery is the RAF, followed by the Navy and slowly lumbering up to the start line is the Army. The RAF is being so meek and mild because of an on-going identity crisis after changing so many times to keep pace with an equipment programme still firmly based in the Cold War. I have spent so long trying to understand the customers we serve, whilst the Army officers I have worked with have exhibited the same level of knowledge as my sofa on the utility of airpower.
B***ocks to all this stuff about disbanding the RAF - give us the air assets and reap the economies of one force operating and coordinating the lot.
I need a drink.
