Twice in a week the MOD, and the RAF have come under fire

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But are the RAF to blame or the MOD and the Government? As the wife of a member of HM Forces, I have seen what budgets cuts have done. Surely they have a right to have proper working equipment and a consistent chain of command

are you talking about the Nimrod crash?

Thought it was interesting that the report apparently found a key problem was the MOD being more interested in adopting 'business' practices and chasing targets rather than worrying about trivial little matters like safety and air-worthiness.

Yes the Nimrod crash and also the report about the Puma crash in, I think, 2007, althoug it was more a lack of discipline and showing off than funding! (sorry if I offend anyone with the last comment).

Its a known fact among those of involved in military life - saving money is more important than the safety of our men and women serving their country, whether at home or in a war zone

think that's always been the case, though - have certainly read similar complaints going back to WW1.

It comes way down teh list of what the Government (and the publics) list of what is important.

The Treasury is bankrupt so this is their lowest priority.

This is a common complaint of all public sector departments. They are all feeling a mighty big pinch.

Pointy - I know, but people aren't dying in the majority of public sector jobs though! Maybe i just am a bit blinkered on it because of DH's job