I guess with ANZAC day approaching fast talking about the demise of the RNZAF is appropriate. It seems to me most news presenters and media types don't grasp why we mark ANZAC day the way we do. They think we are celebrating something. We're not, we're remembering ( Lest We Forget) . The whole point is to remember how bloody awful it was and avoid it in the future......how do we do that? A strong peace time military of all the allied countries. So all those that vote for a more 'rationalised' defence force should feel ( in my opinion) hypocritical if they turn up at an ANZAC day parade.
Rant over......My airline plans on Ohakea as well.