It was not my intention to overtly criticise their media ops, but the further up the command structure you go then perhaps the more critical questions should be raised.
As PN rightly pointed out, the media will go to just about any lengths to get the scoop, especially when you consider how time sensitive a high profile story can be ( it was 43 seconds from when BA 038 landed short at LHR to it being on the web !).
Life as a Red can be difficult. Life for somebody attached to a Red must be really difficult and the service has an obligation to ensure the whole of the Reds (and their families) get as much protection as possible when things go wrong. I agree that's it's unfair to name a particular pilot, but she has a unique position and the Reds are public property.
They are down, and I am defiantly not kicking. If it came across that way I apologise. And somebody needs to get a grip of their website.
Last edited by c130jbloke; 9th Nov 2011 at 07:28.