847 NAS
I think the issue of Apache aboard ship has been discussed on PPRuNe before - something to do with the centre of gravity being too high.....
Don't quite understand it myself.
However, during Operation Telic the Lynx and Gazelles of 847 destroyed 18 T55 tanks, 12 APCs and three artillery units (according to MOD(N) figures). In this task they were supported by overland surveillance by 849 and their SKW.
So I guess that means the (Green) Lynx is still viable?