Originally Posted by
Nige321
Does it really matter if the 'UK taxpayer' picks up the tab for shifting the Sea Vixen?
Sometimes Hangershuffle you need to look a little further than the end of your nose.
What a misery you are...
Agree Nige, these folks that always scream about the "taxpayer" seem to miss some of the finer points. I am sure the fire trucks, cranes and crews are all paid for, and having them serve on one weekend for a major airshow is part of the deal. Insurance should pick up any runway damage. Maybe there is a bit of overtime, but having the emergency crews and the duty crew do an actual emergency response, de-fuel, lift and recovery is better training than squirting water on the same old fire trainer day after day....
Guess some folks would rather have all airshows, open houses, open ships, flyovers, etc. cancelled- and further erode the public connection with the military...