Gentleman Aviator
Closing the Jag force and a GR1/4 Sqn?
One of the biggest problems is retention. Reducing the number of Sqns available to do both Nortern and Southern watch would increase "overstretch". This would lead to more PVR's.....etc. An ever decreasing circle.
Another point to note is that the shortage in the FJ world is not only pilots but navs as well. You try telling a Jag mate that you're binning his aircraft and transferring him to GR1/4; oh and by the way you're sitting in the boot!
Nice to see someone offering a solution (more than I've done!) however IMHO it would cause even more strife further down the line.