It is such a shame that Police Aviation in the UK has turned into such a shambles... once best in the world.
Now NPAS has a lot fewer bases nationally...
Wouldn't it be a better idea for NPAS to choose faster aircraft such as the AW109 or AW169, now that there are skidded variants of those types. The Bell 429 would also be a great contender.
It would be more beneficial even though they are 'louder' aircraft. The H135 or H145 are quieter than the forementioned types. But whatever type they choose, people are going to complain about the presence ahead.
