having a machine that is entirely compatible with big brother when you're fighting with them is a big plus. All the talk about the NH-90 series being composite therefore not corroding belies the fact that we've operated Sea Kings for 30+ years and the Black Hawk for 25 years without them 'rusting out'! [don't mention the Huey]
More Chinooks and newer Black Hawks was the correct answer. This combo seems to work real well in ops.
Re keeping a few bods employed at Pinkenbah; well these work for the dole schemes are not cost effective...