I can't believe that nobody has mentioned Prince Harry yet!!
We all know how keen he is to be in the thick of military ops......
Somewhere in Whitehall, early 2011...
Top Neddy: We need an op Prince Harry can fly a chopper in.
Middle Neddy: Afghanistan is ongoing...
Top Neddy: Too risky, meeja outrage last time don'tcha know. Besides, the Gurkha's can't form a protective detail when he's airborne.
Middle Neddy: I see your point Sir, but overstretch...
Top Neddy: OVERSTRETCH?! Wash your mouth out boy!
Middle Neddy: Well we're a bit stuck then, Afghan is our defence priority...
Top Neddy: True, true. Have a look at other hotspots. Creaky defence, insane leader, easy reach for our forces. Got to be sandy though. Our chaps love fighting in sand. Remember, all our kit for the next 30 years has been specced to work in the desert - won't work in humid conditions according to BAES.
Middle Neddy: I know the very place Sir...