Originally Posted by
Buster15
Why are you stunned that Tornado is still flying. The reason that it is is that it is still more than capable of doing the the job it is required to do. Moreover it carries all of the current ordinance. Its cost per flying hour is significantly lower than previous due to industry based support contracts with Bae and rolls royce.
Oh come on Buster! I'm not getting into it but it's the only thing we have left!!
We're MAKING it work because Harrier is gone, Jag is gone. Let's not hijack the thread but it was on its knees in Afghan, its overworked in Cyprus. Marham haven't got techs they've got magicians. I'm sure the boss at Marham's name is Dumbledore.