Originally Posted by
minigundiplomat
The only bit I would argue, is the assertion that SAR may have been better off within JHC. The Army just about cope with funding, operating and supporting RAF green fleet assets, and yellow aircraft would have had no chance..... would have perhaps imploded before offloading.
I understand your point but another possible outcome would have been the evolution of a properly sorted CSAR capability as a 'big brother' to a UK SAR service which could have been a plus.