Sorry WF you don't seem to grasp the physics of Air Support. The helicopter is just like Hems it saves money every-time it's in the air due to its force-multiplier.
It won't be long before the cry for proper Air Support goes out again and another person will make his career by re-introducing it.
If you wanted real savings in Air Support, all it would have taken is one man and his secretary.
All I say is "mini-tender".