Why does either role, P-8 or Reaper, have to done by an officer (WSO) as opposed to a SNCO (WSOp)? History? Indeed, I thought many 'back seaters' in the Reaper fleet are currently WSOps?
Someone on here suggested any ex-WSOs who are interested should contact their ex-deskie or OASC. Surely if the RAF are serious about this then someone in manning should be going through the records of all WSOs who have left in the last 4-5 years and cold calling them (maybe they are?). No doubt you wouldn't find some of them, and there would be a fair share of polite and impolite rejections. But some 'maybe' and 'yes' responses would make any effort expended worthwhile.
Camelspyyder
Was putting Tornadoes into ISK ever a serious suggestion? Basing a FJ at an airfield with a known Geese problem?