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Old 16th Nov 2010, 11:09
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Just to point out that 'things' can be 'done' in relation to the loss and movement of aircraft is a story in today's paper in Bristol... things that are not on Pprune even....

An MP has criticised plans to move a police helicopter that covers the Bristol area from Filton to Wiltshire.

Filton and Bradley Stoke MP Jack Lopresti said taking the helicopter to RAF Colerne could lead to a rise in crime in Bristol. The Tory MP said: "The helicopter is based less than three minutes' flying time from Bristol so it can react to any serious crime in the city." He has now laid down a Parliamentary question on the issue.

OK so its only a pin prick but just a few million more might make a change. I believe that this particular move is the result of pressure from pprune sources.
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