Thanks for clearing that up EmpireOne.
At the moment the only way that the AAC can provide gunners/loadies, is to 'borrow' the manpower from MT/Sigs/training wing.
Much like the 'CAA agreed passengers' of the UK police air support units, they do not officially constitute part of the crew.
Whatever happens, RN, Army and RAF can and always should expect to work together in any operation. Mission success will only be achieved with the right blend of tools. One just has to hope one has a nice box.
I can only agree that there can only be the purple solution for manpower reasons if nothing else, and in regards to the last sentence, will this do?
(box of ammo I mean!!