Wait, you're saying the rumors are true, the Bri'ish Empire DID put its RAF to use after WWII for something other than collecting mothballs in those rumoured (I added the "u" to show how culturally sensitive I am) humanitarian missions flying over Laos and tossing out crumpets and tea actually grown in South East Northern Covrington?
Mopping up is right - as in latrines.
Don't get me wrong, Prince 'Arry taking selfies while 'under fire' camping out in Afghanistan prior to his having to get medevacced out of there so they can fix the mousse on his hair was truly impressive, and that sortie that lobbed a missile (or was it two?) in Libya was a sure tide turner, almost as inspiring as those jets flying over Serbia during the Balkans gig in the 90s to show that the USA was a'comin and meant business, but come on, y'all Bri'ish RIOTED in the streets when us bloo'y Yanks didn't come kick Argentina in their domineering buttocks to save your precious guano producing Malvinans from having to learn the Spanish they will be learning after the next referendum or two.
Heck, your parents actually remember the Sun Never Sets Landia, and before you reach their age you will witness the Empire whittled to little more that Greater London. You won't even be able to defend the Isle of Wight from the clutching hands of le French.
The UK is the reason Afghanistan cleaved off Iran in the latter part of the 1700s, not that control was a red carpet away. That cesspool started off as a thumb wrestling match between you and Russia, so let's give credit where blame is due, mkay?
We should have let the Germans taken you, and sit back and watch the Soviets trying to shoulder in in the following years. Now yous got McDs with curry provided as a condiment and we get British actors to play in the Walking Dead in exchange.
You're welcome.