The OSS and CIA have been tied at the hip and have influenced the selection of Popes since the 1940’s
http:/. /churchandstate.org.uk/2016/03/the-alliance-between-the-cia-and-the-vatican/
Equipment is suffering major disrepair. Crews have been stealing parts and scrapping what they can from unserviceable equipment to do patch work. Anytime there is a sequester qualifications suffer. Pilots and crew do not get the airtime they require. Accidents are not uncommon when coming out of the dark again.
That isn’t a new revelation.