An inclusive and proactive approach to end of service events at RAF SAR Force Flights would be nice.
At each Flight, hundreds of former squadron members, SAR partners and rescued persons, feeling sadness and loss and passion about these simple administrative milestones, would give anything for a chance to show their appreciation of what has been achieved over many decades.
Perhaps, by the time it is Chivenor's turn, they will get their chance.
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Final R137 crew.
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