Not quite true tto. Although the museum received several Whirlwind airframes,G-AO DA was in excellent condition and still is,whilst the Wessex came via Westland but were also in good Nick.
But should money be everything? The company must have got its investment in the S-61n back many times over since 'MU entered service and a tribute to the pilots and crews who have flown SAR with the company is surely long overdue.It would be nice to think that the new CEO and Bill Chiles might respect that,especially as they begin to start a new era with the AW189.
Looking at the piece on Middle Wallop meanwhile ,I note the museum also has an ex Bristow Hiller 12C.