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Old 19th May 2004 | 20:43
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Yes, Tarzan cost the British Military the Blackhawk which would have replaced the Puma, Wessex and probably the Lynx as well and provided an excellent support helicopter with superb lifting capability, not to mention 150 kt cruise. Instead we still have the Puma (knackered) the Sea King (good for SAR but not a proper SH machine) and the Chinook (top piece of kit for SH and we should have more of them). Thanks to Wastelands we have the Merlin (grounded) and the Lynx (great for stunting and bunting but not a battlefield helicopter). Yeah Michael thanks a lot for standing on a matter of principle.... tw8t!
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