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Old 15th Sep 2015, 09:12
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WhiteOvies
 
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I have to admit I am somewhat surprised to see that report broadcast on the internet. It makes the work of the foreign intelligence services a damned sight easier I don't see the Russians or Chinese distributing the test reports on their newest aircraft.

Gilmore has consistently used his reports to apply pressure to the JPO and in turn LM to achieve the targets set, as is his job. I am sure that OT-2 is more akin to the direction he has suggested with the full ACE on board.

Development test and Operational test are done for a reason. From a UK perspective the aircraft and the lessons learned by the USMC can all be carefully looked at prior to Queen Elizabeth flight trials in 2018.
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