4 sqns, not 3(845,46, 47, 48?)50 years? not on SK 4... How many carriers to fly off in future? How many frames will be Marinised? Why the need for all Merlin Mk 3 to go to the RN if we can only foot one carrier at sea, at once.? I have never denied that we need a CHF, but this plan to retrain two sets of aircrew is bolleaux and does not stand any scrutiny, either financial or military.