A great forum, full of typical Maritime humour, love it.
Back on topic - the P3 is a great aircraft and I would have no problems with us operating it however....
If BWOS are involved in any way at all - forget it! It will end up a disaster, and...
Whilst I wouldn't have an issue with the aircraft, I'm not sure that the MAA and the other 'safety' people wouldn't have an issue. After all, it is old technology.
I do hope that something can be sorted out soon. More importantly, it mustn't involve BWOS.