I agree with you, however, when you point out that we need the RN for the defence of Britain.

Tenvantius was made Duke of Cornwall, and participated in his uncle's defence of Britain against Julius Caesar.

By 1917 the Royal Flying Corps was well established and taking an active part in the defence of Britain.

He was promoted to full general in 1793, and commanded several outposts in the defence of Britain through at least 1795.

The government are putting the defence of Britain at risk by this Treasury led approach.

Its scientists were evacuated to Scotland on the outbreak of war, but German intelligence knew precisely how important Bawdsey still was to the defence of Britain.

Thus they laid themselves open to the jibe that, while demanding 'Arms for Spain', they were indifferent to the defence of Britain.

The first line of defence of Britain was always held to be the Royal Navy.

Australians participated in the defence of Britain throughout the war.

The Second World War was similar in regards to both nations again springing to the defence of Britain.