Easy,
I don't mean to be patronising, but the JHC could be so much more potent if Sqns were mixed fleet (with whatever Sqn number). Carry on letting the politicians divide and conquer if you want, but the fact remains that all the independent services offer something to the overall party. If you cut the RAF out of the helicopter picture, you will have very few assets below FL100, after which you will lose further arguments on why the RAF exists. Presently, there is a lot of jealousy internally about the successes of the RAF SH force. Have a look at the names, dates and DFCs on the 18, 27 and 28 Sqn honours boards and the appointment of latest CAS to back this up. The RN are in a similar position with a top bod with aviation experience at the helm(as opposed to an escort ship driver). It shows how far both services have come.....
Stop giving the pollies another excuse to cut the Armed Forces.
Last edited by high spirits; 27th Apr 2013 at 21:28.