Gentlemen, I consider that the opportunity to have a cheap tanker fleet into the future was squandered years ago when the hugely expensive FSTA PFI plot was hatched. Just my opinion. However, what is wrong with a mature airframe that is well maintained and supported? What about the KC135, is that fleet a waste of money? Sorry, I do not see the point of wasting money, it has caused huge holes in key capabilities.
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