I am sure that they would have been very effective for a tour overseas in place of the Harriers at the moment
Hmm. Not sure I'd agree on that one, esp as the summer's coming. Hot, High and Jaguar aren't words that go together IMO.
But anyway, not the point of my post. Flew with 6 Sqn a while back and found them to be fantastic. Great Sqn atmosphere and all thoroughly professional. The Jag is a great aircraft and it'll be sorely missed. The "Jag Force" were a pleasure to work with on all fronts.
Enjoy the send-off. Am sure it'll be a good one