cool - thanks to all for the replies so far. Maybe...just maybe we have turned the corner and can continue with informative, reasoned discussions on how SAR can be and is successfully performed in different parts of the world without needing to try to justify ones own as better or be quick to judge or throw mud at others.
You never know someone somewhere may at the grass roots level have a good idea/practice that just could make another organisation/individuals' job even better/safer. That is, in my opinion, where pprune is at its best.
Regards,
SW