Crab,
You misunderstood my post, I was not miffed at lack of recognician, but the fact the the news was all RAF. We were aware at the time that RAF SAR was under pressure but we did not expect the amount of coverage given.
The report by the HSE states that the survivours were winched by Navy "believed to be Sea King Helicopters", So if they were in fact RAF helicopters only goes to re-enforce your comment.
At the end of the day whoever carries out SAR duties do it to the best of their abilities whether it be Bristow, CHC, or the Military. The individual at the point of rescue won't give a dam who is picking him/her up. Whoever you are you will be the best.
As long as there is interservice or civilian rivalry there is always going to be bragging rights or who has the biggest willy, this is healthy and should be encouraged, derogatory remarks should not.