Rant mode on:
The debate about 'entered service' dates is probably more suited to the corridors of the MOD and Westminster, where such weasel words and sentiments usually abound.
The trainers, crews and maintenance personnel at Kinloss have no airframes yet.
That is an absolute fact.
The fact that an airframe was handed over for a day, then given back to the company and has still, to the best of my knowledge, not been released to service does not mean it is in service.
Even if MOD/Government spin suggests otherwise.
Rant Mode off:
Good luck to the gals and guys at Kinloss; I hope the base, aircraft and personnel all escape the cuts.
Last edited by Siggie; 5th Sep 2010 at 01:20.
Reason: missing International Night