don't pointy jets usually come in pairs .. so one can protect the other?
True, when said jets feel they require protection. Circling high overhead looking for stray civvy aircraft to intercept probably doesn't require a wingman to watch your six.
The F-18s we've seen over the harbour have been enjoying a scenic break from their task. The vast majority of the CAP operation has been conducted out of sight, at high altitude or on the end of nearby runways.
By the way, can someone at BK answer the question - how much has this impacted your (flying school/charter/bankrun) operation?