This morning, the LAA sent an e-mail to all Members urging them to sign the petition for continuation of SAR Ops by the US. One of the missing crew is an LAA Member. All well, good and commendable but there is a sub note that irritated me, at least. It's a criticism of our politicians for not sending any of our aircraft to join the search. Not a criticism for no longer having a Type usefully capable but for dithering over sending anything.
If aviators and aero engineers can be ignorant of the now possible, the man on the famous Clapham bus must be totally clueless.