Originally Posted by
SASless
Once upon a time when the RAF deployed half its combat Squadrons it did have a serious implication to other Nations in the deployment area....but not so much these days.
Whilst nobody could argue that the RAF's frontline squadrons are not greatly reduced these days, 8 Typhoons deploying for an exercise is nowhere near 'half its combat Squadrons'! Half of one squadron maybe...
-RP
