For a little 'o regional dispute, fighting ground and air covered quite a large area including Middle East, Africa as well as Europe. Naval Warfare certainly extended way beyonf that. As for the soldiers/silors and airmen from Australia, Canada, Australia and volunteers from the USA, they didn't see it as a regional dispute.
I can understand why you call yourself Blacksheep.
I think you'll find that Blacksheep Senior was one of those sailors!!! and my Dad was one of those airmen!!!
PZU - Out of Africa ( Retired)