I am not suggesting the abolition of the Army or the Royal Navy, I am simply saying let us not forget the efficacy of fast air. Given the UK's unhappy experiencies in Iraq and Afghanistan it is extremely unlikely that any future governement will commit us to an extensive ground commitment. So, if we want to influence anything happening anywhere in the world then the use of air power may be the only politically acceptable way to do it.
To nearly quote the outgoing AOC I Gp; "The deterrent and coercive effect of combat air seems to have been lost in the mix" (or something like that)
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