Flung dung I think you could be correct! State a position, get caught out some time later in a complete 180, wriggle like a good 'en, then distort the facts. brilliant. Crabb for PM, Crabb for PM. I'll vote for you! [Bet you use that as the subject of your retort not the rest below!]
Crabb, the interim contract DID NOT lead to the formation of SAR-H! The reason it is called interim is because the IPT [it was SABR, SABR SAR then SAR-H as a stand alone] couldnt get the 2 ends to match - the MoD end and the MCA, thus the MCA needed a boost for 5 years to allow convergence! Big word I shall use it more often!
To say that the interim contract led to the formation of SAR-H is distorting the facts. At about the same time the IPTs were shuffling to brigade themeselves into a working formation. It had become obvious that SABR and SAR could not go the same way as they differed so much in requirements. Thus the decision was taken to split and rename/form as its own IPT. In parallel, the Interim contract was being used to check due process in the new IPT and, because the MCA wanted specialist help in assessing the aviation element of the bid, several elements of the SAR force were brought in to help - these being mainly RAF. Although I paraphrase, this is actually public record and the feature of at least one presentation from the IPT.
Lost at Sea. You are clearly a staff officer! Used to putting documents together flagged for your superiors attention. I salute your ability to trawl through Crabbs posts and electronically flag the 180 about turn!
Crabb, sorry old chum, the case for the prosecution does appear pretty cast iron with evidence from your own fingers.
Punishment. I fear the worst for you! You shall be sent from your haven to operate for one year with......the civies. Hung around your neck shall be a sign saying " I am Crabb@savvn I love civies"!