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What you imply. Guzzler, is that the RAF in Akrotiri, Cyprus, costs too much to maintain, hence the base should be dismantled and the planes withdrawn to Britain.
But as this too would result in heavy expences, it all does not add up; whether the base is in Akrotiri (which is British oversee territory) or in Britain, it would cost the same. Unless you mean that the planes in Akrotiri should be scrapped. Fair enough.
Furhtermore, by adding the cost of Harriers to the costs of warplanes already in service, it won't cost less, but more! Please illuminate us on how it could be the opposite.
May-be, though, you are confusing the costs of the ongoing war-actions against Libya, which are probably costing the heaps of money you mention. But then this has nothing to do with the Harriers.
As for Naples in Italy, let's leave 'em to sort their own mess out! If they want a war with Libya, we should not be expected to get involved in it!
All in all, the less warplanes we have flying around, the better. They cost hundreds of billions of pounds to operate in a period of decades, are noisy, pollute the air, and can be dangerous. Bugger 'em, I say!
Soldiers should be issued with rifle and bayonet, spare bayonet at the hip! Standard Britannic issue; no Italians, no Romans!
