I am assuming that this is the same piece by Mark Bowden that also appeared in a US magazine recently. For the record, the 391st FS (which was the subject of this piece) was far from impressed with the final product.
Not sure what Jackonico's experiences with the RAF have been like, but I find it almost impossible to work with the Corporate Comms people at Strike. It is far easier instead to 'go direct' by approaching Squadrons/senior line officers directly.
Accordning to Strike, the RAF does not discuss any deployments to foreign soil. Too bad, the RAF needs all the good publicity it can get.