SASless,
Might have missed the point (usually do !!)
BUT
We don't carry guns over here, especially in a the heli (well unless you are giving a lift to the firearms team !!)
And re talking on the radio, we will just leave you to talk to air traffic (and the crew) the Po leeece don't speak with you pilots, they are not allowed !!!!
As for the apes, having met and worked with the Met staff up there, they are not apes, although some are grumpy old men !!!!
PA