Originally Posted by
beardy
I know it's difficult to quantify, but I think that is overstating things somewhat. I also think that our potential enemies are more impressed by weapons' effectiveness than by a display team. No matter how skilful they are they don't really add to deterrence.
You are right, not in themselves, but the fact we have a combat airforce AND a 9 ship display team goes some way toward the perception of defence in depth (perception being the key).