Note also the lies:
"Today Bob Ainsworth said up to eight Merlin helicopters would be transferred from Iraq to Afghanistan and eight Chinooks which are being converted from special forces’ aircraft to basic troop carriers would also be sent. But he said he had no plans to buy extra aircraft and said helicopters were not the answer to improving mobility for the troops. "
If an extra 8 Chinooks are sent out, I'll eat my hat. If they are these particular beasts I'll eat your hat.