Mmm, nice to see a bit of banter for a change...
If I recall correctly, 412 option for Cyprus was common knowledge MAY 2001!!!
I hear from a Joint Helo Agency mate, that exchange option for the AAC is still on the table..could be an SNCO pilot or two in fact
The AAC have been conducting SAR Ops in Brunei for many years with 212..they just dont take a year to train! Mainly, jungle SAR, but have a back up over water role to Shell mates at Anduki and Air Wing at Berakas. They are likley to have same remit when 212 goes to Belize next June.
Dont throw stones in a glasshouse....you dont always need a fat wellow canary to achieve the same mission
