I hear there are now a mix of 16 ground attack capable aircraft at Akrotiri with 4 launched on any one mission.
Does anyone honestly think that will make any difference to anything - it sounds like a gesture of support more than having any real impact on the tactical situation.
Not trying to inflame anyone but I confess I just don't get what all the fuss is about.
Also, wasn't the RAF already bombing IS in Iraq ? The politicians seem to be arguing as if this is something new, when in fact it's just a new dot on the waypoint indicator.
Feel free to straighten me out, I don't really have a dog in this fight other than hoping that those pilots are safe.