Originally Posted by
PukinDog
That particular "unsinkable" RAF facility (with it's USAF squatters) sticks out into the water like a sore thumb, so let's not pretend that it's long, pretty-but-craterable runway and associated assets sitting near it like ducks aren't being protected by expensive, fancy-pants air defence systems that most certainly include a bunch of boats tasked for the BMD/AAW role. I'm sure the USN would be thrilled if they could be relieved of patrols keeping safe those attractive, "unsinkable" targets that cruise 'round at the speed of whatever tectonic plate it happens to be sitting on. That's the Army's job.
The RAF Regiment think it is their job but I expect they would appreciate some help. However, I thought the idea was to stop the bad guys even getting near the airfield in the first place.