Talon, relax, people have always sniped at the flight, but for many years 47sqn was the most decorated sqn (current ops) in the RAF. The critics will never know what it was like and sadly it has changed forever nowadays. In terms of capability due to cut backs and fewer training opportunities it is also probably past it's high point. The problem was the refusal to listen to non flight personnel. But for me, the high point of the esprit de corps was the way the crew reacted to the crash of XV 298.
Perhaps this thread should be put to bed, I agree with you, it is so easy to criticise when your name is hidden from view.