The Silmarillion Survivor

[the phantom]

the precision stuff, like aerial reconaissance, rescue missions and personnel/cargo transport

we would need Manwe's eagles for the protection of Gondolin

You know, I just thought- why would booting Manwe out get rid of the Eagles?

The eagles don't live and die with Manwe. They have their own life.

Don't you think it would be a good thing to get the eagles out from under the inept thumb of Manwe. I imagine whoever was elected as the new Valar leader would wield the eagles more wisely.