Yes, probably too much of a tired and emotional post from me, apologies for the personal slights - they were unneccessary - just a reaction to the ridiculous notion that sending yellow (and grey) helicopters and crews to the 'stan would help in any way shape or form except to placate the Daily Mail readers who don't understand the difference between types of helicopter and their capabilities.
The Carson Blades are only a small part of the problem since the poor old Gnome engine wasn't built for hot and high either and they are going through them at a massive rate - the idea that the Sea King can be sustained operationally until 2017 for ours and 2020 (or later) for yours ignores the problem of spares.