I hear that one force has decided to deploy its observers on the streets if the aircraft is down for more than three hours. The pilot is left to man the phones and in the event of the UEO being absent he is expected to make a decision on calling in mutual aid
Droopy
Good to hear you keep your ear to the ground - just the sort of thing to tempt you back!!

I,m also sure you know that not all 'civvie pilots' are ex-mil

AND all ex-mil pilots are civvies!!
Make a decision!! now that would be a novelty!!