In the meantime, while we're stretched for crews and running at around 60% establishment in at least one branch, and equally tight on airframes; maintaining schedules to Kuwait and Sierra Leone and the ongoing commitment to the No fly zones. How on Earth can we justify a crew and a frame sitting around on their elbows all day in the Falklands. Are 'they' standing by to counter an invasion from a bankrupt nation with no credible airforce or using up valuable assets simple to enable more 'training' time for the fast jets?