Hardly the same quality that the demise of the Jaguar managed to produce for all those ex and current members to savour..
A Black Tie 'End of an Era' dinner has indeed been arranged. Regrettably not in the OM though, due to civvie contractors' attitudes and price demands, I gather....
It will mark the end of 47 years of RAF VC10 operations.
To participate in a parade held on the occasion of the consecration of a new Squadron Standard is an honour, hardly a punishment....