All valid points of view, I am merely trying to add some context to each allegation.
BEagle, this was considered, but ultimately it could have delayed the SI and the Inquest and the Team just wanted to put this behind them finally.
While there have been some issues in the past (highlighted by the SI), I know from experience that the Reds are not the only Sqn to have had them. What I would also like to add is that over the past 2 and a half years, the whole Team has changed. They have a new Leader, Wing Commander, pilots, engineers and support staff and every inch of RAFAT business has been extensively looked at and modified if deemed necessary. They have had to endure these years of constant and over-bearing scrutiny, accusations and never-ending inspections and investigations but got on with the job with stoicism and moral courage. They have delivered 2 excellent display seasons, a major foreign tour and non-stop engagement. Ultimately it was the Team that got the Team through it all; now they want to move on and enjoy at least one season of display flying. Of note, they are averaging 6 external inspections per year and have done so since 2011. This would affect any Sqn but the result has been many excellent reports, improvements across the entire Team and probably the most 'compliant' Sqn ever.
If any of you would like to visit Scampton and see for yourself, I would be happy to try and arrange something as I do have one or 2 contacts there.
Enough from me I think and I wish you all well.