I will never forget watching JCBs being used to dismantle the last of the 50 Squadron Vulcans in the 80s. As a techie, I suspect I'm not as "sentimental" as the aircrew who flew these magnificent aircraft, but there was certainly some grit in my eye on that day. Lately, the wanton destruction of the Nimrod MR4A shows how our political pedants have no thought for value, in operational terms. This thread certainly confirms that despite many service inputs, the "system" will continue to cock up, and be profligate with taxpayers money. Funny how when this waste is reported in the press, it's reported as "RAF wastes billions", not "Civil service and Government throw billions away". I won't hold my breath waiting for any change though.
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