P6 - actually you will be missed, personally I think all contributions are valuable, even those that use me as a duty target (not that you did)
I think criticism of the contract is valid in the context of Lydd - the base is late standing up (Wattisham have been extended twice to cover) and the NVG capability is still in question as they work hard to get crews qualified.
Notice that I didn't get an answer regarding UKSAR standby readiness being compromised - that is very pertinent and we should be having the debate in public and not behind closed doors - no-one HAS to read this thread, they can always ignore it if they don't like what is written.
If I come across as a stuck record it is because the issues haven't gone away.