UK SAR Harmonisation

[Lost at Sea]

Okay just to further infuriate Clever Richard…. I shall now answer Crab’s points by quoting ……. You guessed it, Crab!

Crab said

The RAF did assist with the interim contract but only on a consultancy basis

Crab’s reply

“due to the amount of involvement the RAF had in the process” and

“thanks to the involvement of the MoD the service provided will be superior”


Crab said

Surely not - the super-duper all singing and dancing SAR helicopter with less capability than the old one

Crab's reply

The CHC operation seems better than the Bristow's one (as I said), new aircraft being a significant part of that.


Crab said

I seem to remember that the S 92 was supposed to bring much vaunted extra capability to UK SAR

As I understand it, the MCA were offered the satphone option and jumped at it since it was new and, in theory, improved technology. However, the compatability with what presently exists at the ARRCK was either assumed or ignored.


Crabs reply

the MoD were asked for guidance and expertise in examining the interim contract.



And finally Crab says….

my posts are poor

(OK that one was distorted!!!)

Actually I’m beginning to completely ignore other peoples opinions and seem to be gaining an unhealthy disrespect for all civilians it might be time to stop reading Crabs postings….. Long live the RAF!!! Definitely time to go.