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baxlin · 29th October 2009, 06:06

I was considering applying to be an AEOp - hopefully to be on Nimrods rather than the Shackletons - when in then RAF in the late 60's.

Now, consider a parallel with our 75s and ZTs - they need more cosseting and maintenance now that they're getting older and higher mileage than they did when new and still in production. It's obvious this will be the case.

So how old are some Nimrod airframes? And shouldn't the maintenance etc be more now than then?

I've not read the report, only know what's been on the news, but what another indictment of our country in general today.

Malcolm

29th October 2009, 06:06	#12
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	I was considering applying to be an AEOp - hopefully to be on Nimrods rather than the Shackletons - when in then RAF in the late 60's. Now, consider a parallel with our 75s and ZTs - they need more cosseting and maintenance now that they're getting older and higher mileage than they did when new and still in production. It's obvious this will be the case. So how old are some Nimrod airframes? And shouldn't the maintenance etc be more now than then? I've not read the report, only know what's been on the news, but what another indictment of our country in general today. Malcolm __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!