Actions On Interception
As I studied my copy of London 2012 Airspace - Actions On Interception, and as I noted the threat that failure 'to comply ... may result in the use of lethal force', a couple of thoughts come to mind.
1. I believe it is true to say that our gallant Royal Air Force has never actually shot down an enemy aircraft since the end of WWII. It would be a very special irony if they were to make their first 'kill' in 67 years a PA28 or R22 out on a quiet 'local bimble'.
2. If that, fortunately very unlikely, tragic event should occur, would that constitute a government sanctioned death penalty without any trial? Even the 'Lockerbie Bomber' was treated more fairly than that. AND then he went home after a few years.
I wonder if High_Expect will be flying the interceptor?
I guess the real message is that the bad guys won the war some time ago, we just never noticed - and now the rest of us are putting up with the consequences.