Trouble is it has all dragged on too long now - even if it was the correct decision at the time !
I am still involved in military aircraft maintenance so I know how difficult it is to get aircraft out of the hangar door these days but I would say that it is probable that the air cadet movement has been permanently damaged by the lack of flying available to cadets (along with the lack of other 'adventure'/outdoor activities).
Hopefully somebody is monitoring the number of leavers !