Thanks for all the info . As the this thread has developed and grown, it is interesting to note how the tone changes. Obviously inter-service rivalary is alive and well, but at this time where/when we are all being shafted would a bit of co-operation not be more advisable IOT secure a future for us all. Bar room banter is great, but come on chaps, we are supposed to be on the same side. BTW what is MCSP?
Oh and from a grav's pov, when I was on the ground in South Armagh in the 80's and 90's with typical Norn Irish weather it would only be the junglie Wessex and latterly SK4 that would pick us up, our hearts sank if we heard a RAF cab was being sent; we then had to look forward to our yomp back into XMG or Forkhill.