Indy 7758

[kettledrum]

22d Show soldier what's done if not operational? (6) ?a?a?e. parade? facade?
I can make flimsy cases for both, but don't see the word-play. Can someone help, please?

[writesbad]

parade para + done without on (operational)

[Lie-in King]

Parade (show) - 'Para' (soldier) + 'd(on)e' (not 'on' = not operational)

[glasman]

Parade
Para + d(on)e

[kettledrum]

Thank you both very much. Of course it's obvious now!

[kettledrum]

& thanks, too, to glasman.