[jjotto]

Hardly a big deal.

Point is that HUGE resources were available within an hour or two!

[Marine_Uncle]

"Point is that HUGE resources were available within an hour or two!"
We yet to have to determine just what airbases and other sites where actually in the theater of operation ready to go.
To many reports coming out with in some cases partially conflicting reports. But I did feel bad about perhaps misleading our folks. I screwed the pooch on that thread. I felt at least required to set the record straight.
So in no way do I challenge your statement. I have been of the same opinion. We have some conflicting reporting coming forth as to the real readiness at some so far named US ground/Air assets.