We should be glad that the sailors are free. But should we not be asking what the troops are doing there anyway? In addition, the idea has been floated that air crew should consider suicide missions. What is new in this? Further what happened to computer systems and drones? Surely it shows a degree of stupidity and weakness beyond the charge of the Light Brigade.

PATRICK COOPER-DUFFY, Eling.

Yours sincerely Patrick Cooper-Duffy