And nothing has changed in this respect, even after the outcome of SDSR, so good news for the Lossiemouth contingent.
Except, perhaps, that this statement was from the previous Labour minister.
I have decided that the initial base for the JCA will be RAF Lossiemouth, currently home to the Tornado GR4, as it offers the most operationally satisfactory and cost-effective solution." Adam Ingram (Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence; East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow, Labour)
The current Minister of State for the Armed Forces is
Nick Harvey, who's seat is in North Devon.
Now, remind me, in which county is RNAS Yeovilton?
I think the case for the reduced number of F-35cs being based near the carrier home port just became much stronger.........
