Lasernigel
"Anyone want to tell me where all the Gazelles and Lynx from the AAC have gone to??"
I agree the figures given in the Force Structure and Overall Force Levels are confusing. As as well as Lynx/Gazelles there in no mention of Merlin Mk1s or other Mark Sea Kings.
Excerpt from the Review Paper
"Over the next ten years, we plan to invest some £3bn
in helicopter platforms to replace and enhance our existing capability. In light of the improved security situation in
Northern Ireland we plan to make some reductions in overall helicopter numbers.
2.24 This substantial investment within a relatively condensed timeframe offers an opportunity to maximise efficiencies and coherence across our future helicopter fleet in the key
capability areas of lift, reconnaissance and attack, which will be central to future expeditionary operations. We have accordingly been working with industry, to review thoroughly both our
capability requirements and our forward plans. This work continues, and we aim to report on progress in the next few
months."
More to come!!