Commander David Hobbs, MBE, RN seems similarly upbeat about the withdrawal of the SHar in his article in the May Air International, and so too is Commander Tim Eastaugh (CO of 899, the SHar OCU) according to the article. While any young 'wannabe' Shar pilot must naturally be disappointed, it seems as though more of those at the coal face are prepared to go on the record supporting the decision than are willing to condemn it.