Tallsar: coincides beautifully with my theory that in 2013, a light will go on, in DfT and they will realise that there is (a) disparity between (too many)operators and/or a chasm forming between the old and the new service, requiring an extension to the SeaKing service [resurrecting logisitics/spares/maintenance/training/aircrew - is NOT going to be cheap, or quick
]. Mark my words
In the perfect world, a wise old sage in DfT will pick the GAP incumbents (B, CHC) for a seamless transition to Long SAR....sorry eurocopter/lockheed/bond
