Sorry to double post, but I don't want to be mis-understood here.
Just as I know the paras have been ultra busy for years in Afghanistan, and doing
some very fierce and bloody fighting (but do wonder where a poster who does
not realise this is based/stationed), I also know that a large part of the RAF
(and RN come to that) have been there too, being very busy, and doing some
very brave things! I am all for keeping all three services, and actually think all
three need more gear, not less.
The army lads on the ground (including the paras) love the support they get from
the RAF, be it kinetic help, or water. All are dangerous to deliver.