I served for over 7 years on police air support prior to my retirement. I was incredibly proud of my unit and all that worked on it. I don't know whether I feel sadness or shame for the slaughter of what we all knew as an effective method of police support. Whoever has made the decision over these base closures has missed the point. Great if you live near London but a bugger for the rest of the east. My thoughts are with all those effected by this madness, good luck chaps