Could you just remind me of the last time 2 Gp aircrew 'pulled a 24hr shift'?
Foghorn,
Part of me thinks your comment is not worthy of a response but the more generous side of my nature is thinking that you must just be a little naive.
The answer to your Q. is: Every time somebody needs to be brought back to UK for urgent medical treatment to a life threatening injury/illness and an augmented crew is authorized to facilitate it.
If you weren't so naive, you'd know that many people owe their lives to 2 Gp crews doing this. Maybe one day you'll need such a '24 hour shift'.
