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Brian Sharrock wrote:
I'm too _young_ to have direct experience of the RNAS cum RFC merger but
combined with my direct experience of Healey's Defence White Paper, with
its
immortal phrase - the fleet will not fight out of range of land based
aircraft-, I've got a horrible feeling of deja-vu!

On the other hand, what would have been realistic budget alternatives,
if taking money somewhere else is ruled out? At least the FAA has a
hope of a better future to come... when JSF arrives, late...


The FAA only has a future if it AAA acquires aircraft (almost any aircraft)
and
BBB Pilots for said aircraft ... the 'papers report that FAA recruitment is
'cause for concern'

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Brian