it was put to me in a conversation that the ministerial staff were absolutely afraid of some aspects of aviation.
Of course they are afraid. Aviation is a complex industry which houses numerous technical fields. What would the majority of bureaucrats know? Soft handed pen pushers skilled in lying, deceiving and spinning truth and facts while promoting self interests. Anything technical like aviation would be their worst nightmare!! Quick grab a giant broom, sweep it under the carpet and click your heels three times and say 'there is no place like home'!
Fools, bring on the revolution......
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