Ford Jellymoulds Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) RAF PLANS HUGE CUTS IN AIRCRAFT & STATIONS The Times...... AIR FORCE chiefs are preparing to cut 10,000 staff — a quarter of their manpower — and close up to five large air stations. The plans will reduce the RAF's strength to 31,000 personnel over the next five years, little more than half the level during the recent Iraq conflict and seriously diminishing its capability of fighting another conventional war. It also intends to retire the majority of its Harrier and Tornado jets early, leaving it with about 80 fewer aircraft by 2025. The cuts are part of a package prepared for the 2010 annual spending round. They are designed to pre-empt the savage cuts expected as part of the strategic defence review promised by whichever party wins power in next year's general election. LINK Edited November 15, 2009 by Ford Jellymoulds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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