One thing that keeps coming to my mind in this arguement is why, if the RAF is such a redundant force, did the army B***h and moan claiming they were being left with no adequate air support when the harriers were due to pull out of Afghanistan recently. Surely if it as toothless and ineffective as some of our army buddies on here would have us believe, maybe they should come home now? After all having them out there must surely be a big waste of money? No I didn't think so.
I bet the troops that suddenly come under sustained fire from taliban positions and can call in a friendly GR 7 to redress the balance are quite happy the RAF are out there.