If we had enough CAS assets in theatre we could do what the Americans do - have airborne patrols capping to await the call. Then there would be none of the 'keep fighting until they become available' scenario.
What was it....two months ago....when the British Apaches were dispatched to Afghanistan....some of you suggested there was no need...they had never been needed before so why now?
Should we dig that thread up and begin to remind some of the posters of the true genius they spoke then?
It is a very lonely feeling being in need of some serious help and there is no help about. I have been there and done that.
We owe it to our troops on the ground to provide them with every resource they need....and do so in a most timely manner.