Just spotted this in Hansard – appears to confirm that CHF will get Merlin after all……
22 JUNE 2011 Column 41 W
Merlin Helicopters
Nicholas Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the RAF Merlin Mark 3 will be transferred to the Royal Navy. [60876]
Mr Robathan: We intend to upgrade and transfer our current fleet of Merlin Mk 3/3a helicopters to the Royal Navy: the first upgraded helicopters will enter service with the Commando Helicopter Force in time to replace the Sea King Mk 4 helicopters, which are planned to be withdrawn from service in 2016.
By: Geoff_B - 11th July 2011 at 21:40
Also mentioned the same quote in the MOD Desider Magazine too.
Glad to see they are still going ahead with the Transfer, although i would have preferred to see a few more Merlins purchased rather than flogging the dead horse known as Puma
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July 11, 2011 at 4:44 pm