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Old 18th Jul 2009, 20:51
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Oldlae
 
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If the Government was really serious about buying more helicopters they could buy the fleet of WG30 helicopters that were up for sale not too long ago. It would require the agreement of AW to support them. Apart from the certification issues it is probably the quickest way to supply SH and they are British. There are also a few ex-military Wessex around which could be flown at short notice. Crewing is another problem.
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