How much rtoation of experience happens in the rotary world between SH and SAR crews over time. Is is a case of once on the SK fleet you generally stay there, or do the Puma/Merlin/Wokka mates cross over?
If I was an SH bod I think that after multiple tours to dangerous sandy places, I'd be glad or a change either as a QHI at Stawbs or at a pretty coastal location such as Chivenor
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All good I would say for long-term retention and for cross pollenation of ideas/knowledge/experience.
I'm therefore not in favour of going civvy with SARH and makes me think that it might work with the military-trained cadre "inherited" at the start, but how will the long-term training happen for future generations of SAR crews when this has gone?
MB