When I joined the RHKAAF in 1983 there was only one QHI seconded from the RAF. Of the contract staff there were 3 fixed wing and 2 heli pilots. Most of the aircrew were volunteers . CFS came out each year to do some check flights and run their eye over our operations. More contract staff were taken on over the years until the HK GFS was formed and localisation took off in a big way, Unfortunately, the volunteer element disappeared completely. Visit the GFS site to see today's set up and aircraft.