First off can i say i'm not trying to wind anyone up and i'm sorry if it came across that way.
All i can is - i atill think a police helicopter that only flies 3hrs on average surely there is room to combine it as an Air Ambulance - even if only saves one life !!
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I guess that applies to replies as well then