I'm almost in agreement. My issue with the move is purely social. The CO of HMS Gannet is a Lt Cdr WAFU. It is the only job in the RN where the CO is a Lt Cdr WAFU. CO Gannet SAR flight is probably one of the best jobs in the RN....certainly one of the best jobs a wafu can aspire to.
Gannet has no military accommodation and so all the boys live ashore on the Scambro scheme - Fab...a complete win.
Gannet SAR flight is unique in so much as they boys there have little if any secondary duties. They don't have Duties to do, No division (bar a small cadre). The local run ashore (Ayr) is pretty hoofing ....some good pubs.
In essence, Gannet SAR flight is one of the best jobs in the RN and sadly it is going. A shame....
But because HMS Gannet has another role.....will it be saved? How about we form a Squadron of Merlin.... Maybe we could call the new Squadron 819.... ????