Dear Des Brown and NRDK, the RAFSAR force would love an opportunity to help but until someone gives us enough aircraft capable of the role then we are a bit stuck. If anyone in Downing St had access to the RCS computer system they would see the apalling serviceability of the RAF Sea King Force and would wonder why anyone would suggest sending them abroad.
May we suggest rounding up all the ex-servicemen who have nothing better to do than slag off a 24-7 operational service, give them an unsuitable aircraft and no training and send them off to help out in Afghanistan - it's bound to save the taxpayer a few quid.
Love and kisses
PS try getting rid of Typhoon and Flynx and buy some more chinooks instead, it's not rocket science.