Originally Posted by
P3 Bellows
... How can you order someone not to go to the pub with a few mates and ex colleagues for a beer. ... ...
Two scenarios occur to me.
1. Media and communications have over-stepped the mark and been far too sensitive about celebration of SAR Force's part in provision of the service across the decades, underestimating the backlash and the resulting reputational damage.
2. D Flight and several former colleagues are flying that evening. D Flight providing an extension to SAR helicopter service and their former colleagues trying to get their NVG hours up on the S-92.
A combination of both is possible.
It feels strange to be hoping it is Scenario 1.