Long Range SAR
A year or so ago we were, after the demise of Nimrod, discussing the lack of capability to provide any SAR support out around the 20/25W area. It was only a matter of time before such a lack would come back and bite us.
I, (and others) pointed out that in the past all C130 crews did SAR training on PRT. Crews sent to MPA did fairly extensive SAR training and often carried out SAR standby and Missions.
It would be perfectly possible and practical to equip and train a small number of J crews to do mission until a more suitable MPA aircraft was available.
Does anyone know if we are making any efforts to reintroduce a credible long range SAR capability?