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SAR to be Civilianised

Postby Molerat » Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:14 pm

Looks like the government are going to have another go before the sea kings come to the end of their life http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-h ... s-15926403
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Re: SAR to be Civilianised

Postby Jigsaw » Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:00 pm

Hmmmmm.
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Re: SAR to be Civilianised

Postby Xplumberlives » Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:07 am

Molerat wrote:Looks like the government are going to have another go before the sea kings come to the end of their life



I think you'll find that it has always been the MODs intention to retire the Seaking Fleet in 2016!

Whoever steps up to take the role on in civvy street will find a plentiful supply of trained aircrew!
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