Squipper stuff now done by the Snr service! Ref maintenance of cabs yes there are contractors but that is the stop gap until the REME get enough through wastelands conversion courses. Remember it's a brand new aircraft so they say! It's all about single type & base operations regardless of the service. The Government seem to think it will save money. Yeovilton is and always be HMS whatever it's called and the Army has never challenged that. There is a loyal bond with the FAA & AAC but like all relationships there will always be teething problems when you move in together initially, just ask my Mrs.