Here is some conjecture about the helicopter force - 6 Puma to go, Chinook Mk 3 to live, an extra 20-40 Chinook Mk 4's (Mixed RAF/RN) - All to RAF Lyneham.
Majority of Lynx/Gazelle, all junglie Sea Kings, all Puma to go by 2007. New Medium lift helicopter procured (NH90). Decision on Merlin to be announced.
Odiham, Benson and Yeovilton to close
Oh, and all SAR first line maintenance to be contractorised.