As the RAF and NATO crews are not involved in this elective war, (the Bibbi-Donny Hubris Circus...) possibly a moot point.
The RAF, nor NATO would have the spare tin to throw at this activity:
- 1 x F15E
- 1 x F16
- 1 x A10C
- 2 x MH60
- 1 x MH6
- 2 x MC130J
That would be the loss of a significant percentage of the UK's entire air force.