Definition of a condradiction ?
1st paragraph
However, it is wrong to imply that the current grounding of the glider fleet was motivated by cost savings.
2nd paragraph
After months of deliberations, final decisions were taken by the senior executive of the RAF, taking into account affordability
As I have said before - they had a few choices - two of which were either...
Spend gazillions,not fly for 4 years and end up with 20 odd year old gliders or...
Spend gazillions,not fly for 4 years and end up with new gliders.
K21's would have got my vote.
And to the people who posted that they would have had to order the new fleet at the same time as the Grobs - well they still have not ordered any new gliders as far as I know !