FB, they are not UK enablers, they are ISAF enablers. When the boots are coming off the ground the fast air will still be needed to support the Afghans and their mentors. And as for others providing it, look around and tell me where it will come from. Of course the US will pick up the tab where able, but that is the point are we not a key ally. If the political masters want quick reductions in numbers and costs in terms of lives lost then hand off to the locals and give them air support - just look at how Iraq has played out.