The last 5 801NAS pilots flew a DCA mission in south Wales against RAF mudmovers (2x Jag, 4x Tornado GR4s) and OCA (8x F-15Cs from Lakenheath). During this the Shars 'splashed' all of the muds and 'killed' all of the F-15s....twice.
Most probably they were playing Red Air! It does make a difference.
Were they pretending to be MiGs? Can you think of any non landlocked nations who don't get on too well with the UK/West and operate Russian and Chinese aircraft?