Harry, you seem to be suggesting that the service should be happy to deploy £6M of kit without ensuring that every i was dotted and every t was crossed!
And to suggest that its just a desk job just shows how little you understand that the job entails.
This is a Police Helicopter, granted not the well honed tool that it once was, but nevertheless still a vital tool in the Police armoury. Do not underestimate its value or the dedication of the crews that man it.
TF