Having seen the Wing AAR Pod Panel used by certain nations, one of the first recommendations I made was that the panel in the A310MRTT should have wire-restrained safety covers over the hose jettison switches.....
It now has.
Where possible, the RAF always trails and winds hoses over the sea. If not, then within approved AARAs. But
never over densely populated areas.....
MCAS Miramar is only a couple of runway lengths from the Pacific. Did the USMC trail and wind over the oggin? If not, then why the heck not?