Yep, we've had some snow lately, though today has been dry.
And yes, we are slightly below establishment at the moment. Hopefully the last few studes from Cranwell will restore the balance as this year progresses, and then its downhill all the way....
I don't involve myself in discussions about the MRA4. Mainly because I don't know enough about it and I'm not sure that I want to know. I certainly don't have any info about its progress that isn't already in the public domain. We haven't been told when the eng drawdown will commence. I'm guessing it will occur, as an insignificant side issue, when the first MR2 crew is disbanded. I've heard nothing about that yet. Whether or not the engs on the disbanded crews are posted south or moved elswehere on the unit will depend on our overall balance at that time.
Regards
Kev