But if memory serves me correctly, IV(AC) are due to take over in Khandahar from 1(F) fairly soon anyway. This also does little to prove the usefulness of the carrier when the jets have to land at Khandahar to refuel in order to carry out their operational mission. Great training opportunity and excellent work all round to get these jets from exercise to full-up ops, but don't make this out to be any more than it is. If we REALLY needed these extra sorties in-theatre, then they would be flown from Khandahar by the assets already there.
PR again, WEBF! You really should work in DCC....
SBG