Why bin the Reds? It's hardly costing a fortune and let's face it, we are not exactly screaming out for pilots at the moment. Although it's not directly measured, I think it's fair to say that most kids become incredibly excited when they see the reds up and about. A powerful tool.
The same can't be said for the Vulcan. Very badly run project and borderline dangerous. Get rid!!!
Whilst by no means a scientific, or necessarily representative, indication, my boys are just as excited by the Vulcan as the Reds, perhaps more so.
Not sure what difference it makes anyway, it won't alter my opinion of what their dad thinks the defence budget should be spent on, how big said budget should be, or which way I'll vote next year.
I certainly wouldn't encourage either of them to join up either. I'd support them if they did, of course, but for now I'm 'directing' their interest elsewhere - which isn't too hard a task in any case.
Personally I'd rather see XD818 flying again!