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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.
I am not saying that it is not difficult to maintain older jets and I had no intention of hijacking this thread. It was not me who first mentioned Tornado.
However we have to face the fact that the MoD are always making cuts. What I am saying is that it is still the most capable jet in terms of weapons delivery and I note that the RAF operate mixed Typhoon and Tornado in order to make best use of both types.
Remember Marham are largely reliant on Bae and rolls royce for operational availability.