It reminds me of Bader when he declared 242 Sqn none operational due to a spare shortage, it needed someone to do the same manning wise.. I can understand one or two down staff wise, but 40!
According to the website there are 85 staff
RAF Red Arrows - The Support Team
Now that doesn't say actual staffing or manning requirement, so they are either undermanned by nigh on 50% or 33% depending on which one.
That's sadly is or was an accident waiting to happen.
I hope they have addressed the issue.
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