"two's in",
Lets see, we lose of corporate knowledge, loss of ability to support airmobile and ground troops in either attack or suppression, a break from supply chain of our most likely battlefield allies (US), loss of utility capabilities when not "doin' the biz" (and loss of that cool sound/sight and smell of the Bushrangers). And we gain expense, complexity, admittedly very impressive recce ability and proven crash survivability (thanks demo), but unproven actual abilities.
Any AFS member would be first to say that the huey platform needed updating, but that the concept of employment was and will continue to be sound for likely Aust ops into the future. Come on you SickHorsie bous, now is the time to fullfill your secret desires and push for an S70 Guns fit!
Still, as was said, the milk is spilt and I'm sure that a great capability will develop as required.
that said, I'm glad we didnt waste a sticker on it!
"two's on the break"