Scotty,
several members (one is too many) have been killed or injured on operations. They have my utmost respect for their sacrifice, and their families my deepest condolences, as do the families of the MTD/Engineers and aircrew who have paid the same price.
However, the original poster asked a question which had nothing to do with whether people had been injured. That is a seprate issue which affects numerous trades outside of the RAF Regiment, as well as within.
The question was, what is the RAF Regiment for?
Al R - I don't think there was any teddy throwing. We have differing opinions. I just dont shout you down for expressing yours. The point about Voltaire may well be true....wikipedia will be my next stop.