Originally Posted by
Bell_ringer
Are there any accurate numbers to what this little exercise is costing the taxpayer?
It must be quite impressive by now.
You've been pilloried a bit. It's quite amusing. Are you an Accountant? If so you're probably on the wrong forum.
But the loss of several aircraft to recover a mere couple of airmen is considered a good exchange.
Because we in this part of the world we value life over matériel. Note spelling.