One thing not many people have talked about is the Harrier's ability to operate from short strips in the Libya scenario. Whilst I happy to see that we're not exactly hurting for the lack of it (although stand by looking at Telegraph article today on lack of bombing ability on the Tiffie) if a short runway made itself available for use ashore (in Libya), would the tornado be able to make any use of it? Rough strip ops etc? Very close to the battlefield and GCAS availability would be possible using the GR9. I suppose I'm hinting at the situation that was extant early on in Herrick.
Just a thought.