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Cobham. A British aviation tragedy in 4 acts 
Act 1: The Claim
'This will secure the future of Cobham and the important role it plays in our world-leading defence sector and economy'
@andrealeadsom slipping the announcement out on 20 Dec 2019 just before the Christmas recess. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-update-on-the-proposed-acquisition-of-cobham-plc-by-advent-international
'This will secure the future of Cobham and the important role it plays in our world-leading defence sector and economy'
@andrealeadsom slipping the announcement out on 20 Dec 2019 just before the Christmas recess. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-update-on-the-proposed-acquisition-of-cobham-plc-by-advent-international
Act 2: The prediction
In one of its first major economic decisions, the government is not taking back control so much as handing it away. In Cobham we stand to lose yet another great British defence manufacturer to foreign ownership.
Lady Cobham, Dec 2019.
In one of its first major economic decisions, the government is not taking back control so much as handing it away. In Cobham we stand to lose yet another great British defence manufacturer to foreign ownership.
Lady Cobham, Dec 2019.
Act 3: The Cobham name wiped from UK aggressor training.
Act 4: Air to Air Refueling, the Crown Jewels pioneered by Sir Alan Cobham, asset stripped away as Cobham is dismantled. https://www.cityam.com/eaton-buys-cobham-air-refueling-arm-as-advent-sell-off-begins/
