London 2012 Olympics fears over Nimrod plane scrapping 21.01.11

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The decision to scrap the new Nimrod MRA4 surveillance aircraft has prompted fears that it may leave a gap in security at the 2012 Olympic Games. The nine planes had been due to play a major role in counter-terrorism from next year, but are now set to be axed as part of the defence cuts. Angus Robertson MP said it meant "you can't protect the Olympics properly". The Ministry of Defence said the decision to scrap them was a difficult one, but will not be reversed.

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  • And then the realisation that the Royal Navy nuclear submarine fleet cannot properly operate without Nimrod is followed by a scramble for an interim stopgap replacement. Farcical.

  • Coming from an American, I think that the RAF has some of the coolest aircraft including this one and the Hawk!

  • Should of converted existing airplanes instead of using purpose built ones. It looks like a superannuated design from the cold war era.

  • The MOD and their procurement dept. is a complete farce.

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