As a serving officer, a big advocate of air support and one to count a number of observers and XO's amongst my friends, this has stunned me. It has crossed two close families - those of aviation, and the police service. For something like this to have happened three times in the same city just beggars belief.
Thoughts and prayers are with all involved, and furthermore, those who will step up into the 135's and other types across the world tonight, ready to do their duty on our behalf.