I'm sure that even those raising questions have nothing but respect for ALL of those involved in the operation.
Naturally (I guess) the media spotlight has fallen on those who 'rode' outside the Apaches, but this particular journo (and pilot) has even more respect for the aircrew who were involved in this magnificent op - planning it, and having to use their aircraft in an unfamiliar role.
I guess that using Apaches gave the enemy rather less warning than a Chinook thudding in would have done.