I doubt you know the real reasons behind why the Pigs weren't sent (to the Gulf).


Ok, then tell me. Media reports - which included comments by the
Australian Defence Association amongst others, I believe - stated that
it was for this very reason, perhaps amongst others. So why weren't
they sent according to you?



Wasn't that because you don't send your only long-range strike asset
which is irreplacable when there is already a lot of strike assets in
the region.

I would hate to be the aussie detachtment commander who has to report
to his boss. "Sorry boss,we lost a couple of airplanes." Which could
be normal in a "normal war" but means let 's say 25 % of the aussie
long range strike assets.

You only take that risk if you have to.