As ex-raf I agree. Willard
So do I . As one of a proud Halton, Cranwell family going back to the 30's, sadly I doubt if the R.A.F. will make it much beyond its Century.
Arguably, there is surely now no further justification for an independent Air Force. The death knell came initially with the loss of holding the Nation's " Independent" nuclear deterrent.
What is left now that is not direct support to the other Forces and therefore arguably should not be directly subordinated to them?
"Air Defence of the U.K." hardly bears serious examination as justification for continued further independencce.
We are back to pre-1918.
Trenchard would turn in his grave.
Last edited by Haraka; 4th Mar 2013 at 18:29.