RileyDove said:
The RAF should have ordered far more Bell 412's and let these carry some of the combat burden.
The RAF did not order any Bell 412, and do not own any. The 60/84 Sqn machines are civilian aircraft. I agree with your sentiment though, and it looks like the Canadians are using theirs as Armed Escort/EW platform for the rotary truckies. Having a 412 pick up soldier casualties (whilst laying down significant suppresive fire) and be able to offer subsequent immediate first aid has to be better then them clinging onto the outside of an Apache.
Out of the box thinking: That will never catch on.