Teeteringhead
My understanding is that the Vikings and Vigilants are grounded because of issues surrounding maintenance and airworthiness. VGS staff have nothing to do with either of those areas.
As for the events described by POBJOY et al it is obvious, to me at least, that they happened a long time ago and do not reflect the reality of the current environment. That is not, repeat not, a criticism but things were just different in society as a whole with respect to risk. We all did things unthinkable now - going on trips sans seat belts in the back of a soft top Land Rover for example.
The real issue here is how and why did the RAF, its support staff and contractors end up with the fleet being grounded. Also, I believe that the whole organisation was being scrutinised after the tragic deaths of the three cadets in the AEF accidents. No system or organisation is perfect but I honestly think that the VGSs delivered safe and professional training over many decades. Sorry for the thread drift.
BBK
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