With respect to Beags our generation saw a major shift on how defence budgets worked.'
When we joined. the respective Chiefs of Staffs submitted their requirements estimates to government for negotiation and settlement .'
Then,it changed. Basically Government said "This is what we've got ,sort it out among yourselves as to how it will be spent".$
The door was then open to those currying political favour.
"The RAF ? Stretched ,but not over-stretched Minister."