I'm not a GR-4 hater not by a long way, I'm just a big fan of the GR-9.The A war not THE war is a common term banded around the British armed forces. My thought on this is one of distain. My muckers and I are currently fighting THE war in Afghanistan, I couldnt give a toss about what may happen in the future, I care about what is happening right now. The GR-9 is the best CAS jet we have and CAS is a life saver (for us anyway)in Afghan.
I understand that the Harrier force needed a break,I know the GR-4 gang have carried on the role and are doing very well. It doesnt change the fact that the British armed forces NEED CAS everyday on Herrick and the best CAS jet we have is not involved and will not ever be involved again.