The SATCO is/was an experienced CPL(H) - is he still there?
Not sure it's a reasonable request to expect an inflight refuel - HIFR is not exactly a daily event. It's hard enough to get a rotors running refuel on your wheels with the parking brake on, at most airfields!
I think the "tyres from a couple of Rolls Royces" is using a bit of writer's licence
