I didn't know that the demise of RN fixed wing could be put down to one man, I would say that his leadership and staff work during a very difficult time ensured the continuation of RAF fast jet fleet. Whether I agree with his (and his staff) tactics, and whether removing Harrier/Carriers instead of Tonkas is a good move for Defence I will reserve judgement (being flogged to death in other sites).
But politically within the senior echelons he played a master stroke. We need the same kind of leadership now, not a 'yes man' that is just going to let the RAF become some sort of fuzzy purple disparate organisation that has rotational commands. How on earth the rumours of the Army viewing Strategic Air Transport as a potential Joint enabler within JFCOM beggars belief!
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