The Leuchars point makes some sense but beyond that the whole east coast picture is substantially different from the west and the MoD-DASA stats show this quite clearly. Add to this the greater extent of SRR westward and workload differences and the greater number of S-92 on the west is explained. Lossie bucks the trend but if there had been NVIS a/c on a contract with proper land SAR requirements at Stornoway and Sumburgh then Lossie would probably fit the pattern too.
Lochaber and Lakes hotspots are real and significantly distant from bases. Presumably, we will see if self-generated hotspots really exist when Portland shuts.
Last edited by jimf671; 25th Nov 2014 at 14:06.