As a soon to be ex Forces SAR person who has been enticed into the civvy SAR world by more money and better working condictions, I cannot see why everyone is against change. Everyone wants to be the best at what they do, but at the end of the day the only people that really matter are those in need of our services and no matter what colour your overalls are, the job will get done.
We should look across the water at Eire, they have sacked their Military crews in favour of civvy's under the contract of CHC, and guess what it only bloody works.
So come on guys what are you really scared of, people said the Wessex was the best for SAR but now everyone is trying to keep the old Sea King. Just think of the people whos lives will require saving in the future, a purpose built SAR a/c, faster ,greater range and better equipment is surely the way ahead or do you want to be plodding along in your old Sea King.
