Well I like it.
Its fast and smooth(and doesnt require a trip to the dentisits after flying at Vne). Everyone gets a crashworhy seat and it will go through weather that no other british SH(or many others)can. Its loaded with avionics and is generally pleasant to fly. The ramp angle is significantly lessened by setting an initial step similar to that of the step onto a CH47. Incidentally, what about a Chinook Mk3 with extra fuel tanks as an AAR "mother cow" for Merlin?
Just because its British built doesnt mean you have to slag it off.
Just enjoy it and operate it to its potential. In some (not all!) respects it is more capable than anything the RAF currently has.
r_r