I wonder if all these articulate and accurate counter arguments have actually made an impression on Finger Poking?
Sadly, I suspect he is too bigoted to entertain the notion that he may have been wrong. Prove us wrong FP!
With the notable exceptions of FP and Double Zero (appropriate), comments here have clearly demonstrated the Jag Force spirit - something that others can only regard with envy.
But spirit is about people, not aeroplanes alone. The Jag Force has a reputation for getting the job done, without drawing attention to itself and often despite the odds. The Jag had its limitations and we don't need anyone else to point them out to us, but we learned to work through or around them and still perform better than many who seemingly had better equipment.
We have been withdrawn before our time and in a disgraceful fashion but there is no sense crying over spilt milk (sorry!).
Better to go a little before our time than way too late. Enjoy the weekend!