Originally Posted by
ShotOne
-yes it was crab that said it, I stand corrected.
And maybe I'm
Just easily impressed! ps. Even if we were to agree top cover as being a total necessity, the point is moot in light of limited options in that area (see MPA thread)
For the last time from me ShotOne, I never said top cover was a 'total necessity', just that it was good to have.
So much has been lost from UK defence estate (in which I would firmly include SAR) through cheese paring by successive Govts. Shiny new helicopters (which incidentally I'm not so sure are best for the job and are fundamentally provided to make profits for shareholders) do not make up for everything that has been lost.