lj101 said
The MOD were aware of this issue years ago - with our new era of risk assessments and being pro active rather than reactive to events, our personnel will hopefully be looked after a bit better.
RAs are new in name only, even back in the 60s common sense usually prevailed. In 1960 we had Boy Entrant summer camp on Dartmoor which included a quite strenuous march across the moor with back pack. Our flight was the first to go and all made it albeit with some effort. As a result, those following behind had their packs delivered by truck at the end of their stroll.
Can't remember if we did 27" or 30" though
