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Old 12th May 2013, 10:55
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Originally Posted by Ubehagligpolitiker

The bottom line is that following the decision to scrap Nimrod UK is in breach of its international SAR responsibilities and it is only a question of time until we are caught out. Compensation for negligence through a civilian court, say in the USA, could be eye watering.
Did not know that countries had internationally legal responsibilities to provide a SAR capability nor that you could sue if you did not get rescued! Good grief.
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