Helinut,
I totally agree with the points you make especially the possible effects it could have on the service to those already in Sussex and Surrey, my suggestion was purely put forward as the powers that be seem adament on trying to stretch the areas both aircraft currently cover. But the practical and effective solution would of course be for Kent to have their own hele.
Bell222 - from what I understand Sussex ambulance - which are now SECAMB (South East Coast Ambulance) are still very supportive of Sussex ASU and continuing to keep that aircraft as dual role. From what I see it appears to be a very cost effective approach to providing air support for police and HEMS. Shame those in Wiltshire do not appear to agree and I would have to quote Helinut with the use of "Empires" as a reason why!!!