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Old 29th Jun 2015, 11:46
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A RAF C17 is going to Tunisia.Slow response from UK?

Soon be on its way. I think to help fly people out.
RAF personnel prepare for Tunisia flight - ITV News
Its 72 hours since the attacks. On TV many people caught up in the attack seemed in distress because their travel companies couldn't get them out quick enough (via planes).
I've no idea whether 72 hours+ later is a quick or slow response to help in the mass evacuation of British civilians caught up in the biggest murder of UK nationals abroad I can ever recently remember (someone remind me of a worse one).
But at a guess, I think its slowish.That is not a criticism of anyone.
My question is,seriously, is this where we now are? If you are attacked abroad in a mas outrage, its simply wait it out for easyjet and co?
In these times, is it reasonable to expect help from your own government or military pretty well within 24 hours? 48 hours?
Again, this is not a criticism of anyone.
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