How the hell does Torpy think we could have fullfilled our obligations in Afghanistan when the US Marines moved out of Kandahar 5 years ago. (Whether or not we should be there at all is a totally diffferent point). The runway was too short for anything other than the Harrier. Having it there we were able to supply the support the ground troops needed. Now the runway has been improved the Harrier is being replaced by the Tonka.
But just wait for the next world trouble spot which needs air support from marginal runways. Guess which aircraft will be used.
The more I read about Torpy, the more I think he was a lousy choice as CDS.
Last edited by beerdrinker; 7th Dec 2008 at 05:49.