PPRuNe Forums - Leonardo Lobbying for Puma Replacement to Secure Yeovil future

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Originally Posted by RAFEngO74to09 (Post 11157918)

Gareth Jennings on Twitter: "Notes early retirement for 212 in September 2022 and 412 in April 2023 (no official word on Dauphin). Indicates Puma will remain through to current planned out of service date of 2025, despite earlier indications there may be a capability gap." / Twitter

Interesting times ahead for 84 Sqn in Akrotiri. Does anyone know if they will convert to a Puma unit, or will the Puma Force roulement through Cyprus? If that happens, then I could foresee the end of 84, although the SAR and overwater skills they have are not easily learned.