Yes it is depressing to see these items of military equipment destroyed but that is the way.
I have watched some of the naval equipment that I spent hours of blood and sweat on (no tears) plus all night sessions to make them ready for deployment, sunk. They did make lovely footage for the gallery and news media when their service life was over.
What Chris says is correct. The contract we bought them under called for this when their life was over.
Barry
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