Former RAF chiefs have condemned a cost-cutting decision to ditch a vital special forces aircraft as 'perverse'
Two former Royal Air Force chiefs and a former Tory defence minister have condemned a cost-cutting decision to ditch a vital special forces aircraft as"perverse" and"extraordinary".
In a letter to The Times newspaper, also signed by other senior ex-commanders, they warned that the removal of the last of the 14-strong fleet of C-130J Hercules planes this month will leave a capability gap at a time of rising security risks.aircraft - the Atlas A400M - is taking over the role but the RAF has admitted there will be temporary gaps in niche capabilities required by special forces.
"At a time of great international tension, the decision to remove a proven and effective workhorse is extraordinary."when it cuts its C-130 fleet.
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