Future SAR
I think that everyone on this forum can accept that all of the organisations involved have something to offer. It would be rather unrealistic to assume that either the civil or military side have a monopoly of the best ideas. Whichever path had been chosen, civil or military, the costs involved would be enormous. The military would need to replace the Sea King, would it be able to do this more economically than a civil organisation?
SARH looks like it will happen. If it does not many millions will have been wasted. If it does it should offer the chance to blend the best qualities of the military and civil operations. To exploit that chance will require those involved to engage with an open mind and a willingness to accept change. The key to success will be the people.
There will be many difficulties and challenges. SARH will be a national solution, this will be a first and should be a great opportunity. Lets have some optomism.