Steeljaw Scribe

Twin engines generating over 14,000 lb of total thrust powering the aircraft to a max speed of 710 mph at low altitudes and a service ceiling of 55,000 ft; provisions for a crew of two – one of whom was dedicated to work the powerful air intercept radar that was integrated into a weapons system [...]

 
Muffle your drums, play your pipes merrily,
Play the death march as you go along.
And fire your guns right over my coffin,
There goes an unfortunate lad to his home.
As reported on over at Galrahn’s and Lex’s places, the London Telegraph published a damning report this weekend regarding the critical state the Royal Navy has now reached.  [...]