I think this is being catastrophically misinterpreted.
The thrust of the article I read was not "disband the RAF", it was "why are we not doing anything."
Yes, a phrase along the lines of "if we can't even do this, what's the point" was used, but I read that as clearly being hyperbole. I tend to agree with the sentiment, but it is dependent on considerations as to if the RAF can or can't do the task proposed.
I appreciate this is an audience of members and ex-members, but this is really a ludicrous level of sensitivity and touchiness.
P