Agreed, there’s so much intelligence in this act it’s really astonishing

Yep. This action wasn't intended for the average HNer or Redditor to pontificate about.

Those who they wanted to send a message to got the message, and it's a significant message up the escalation chain.

Additionally, the fact that this is being very publicly disclosed and discussed in British media in a manner that RAF Akhrioti wasn't is also a massive signal.