As I recall it, the MPA Herc patrols were fairly “random” and surface recce only. That was/is good enough for that Theatre but it would be unfortunate if certain grown-ups and parliamentary lobby fodder got the impression that it was adequate for Home waters and EASTLANT; even if machines were available. I expect a Merlin or Seaking trying to forlornly plug the ASW gap wouldn’t be at all conspicuous.
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