Some may recall that I believe that we tried this 'line of attack' a couple of years ago in attempting to keep Merlin light blue at Benson, or at least barter for a joint force.
Apparently the RN, FAA and Yeovilton have it all sorted and all within budget that has apparently been scrutinised by all 3 Services
If not, then we all know that as we head towards SDSR 15 that both we and the interested defence contractors at Benson will be all over it showing senior officers and ministers alike why the green Merlin and CHF should remain at Benson under an RAF Station Commander, using infrastructure already established.
Of course we may need a little bit of extra resourcing to ensure our 'expanding' woke fleet is adequately housed and operated, but who knows what we can pull out of the hat (modify Odiham's plans?) if it means we keep Merlin at Benson with a light blue blue influence retained.
Proof will be in the RN's pudding.