The Save Our Squadrons Campaign has lost its appeal of the
High Court decision striking out its legal challenge to the
scrapping of the air combat force.
"The Campaign
supporters will naturally be disappointed with the result"
said Campaign convener Clive Bradbury.
"But they can take
satisfaction from having been part of the few who have done
their best to stand up against an undemocratic and
short-sighted Government decision."
"As the Court of
Appeal noted, the Government will be accountable for its
decision at the ballot box. The Campaign will now ask
supporters to commit resources to that end."
The Campaign
now has 4,100 supporters and has raised funds totalling
$208,500. The court proceedings cost the Campaign
$62,000.
Clive Bradbury Convener Save Our
Squadrons Campaign
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