UK NPAS discussion thread: Mk 5
Unfortunately RPs mental image of what UK air support was/should be. Bears no resemblance to reality.
The day to day operations of a police helicopter (as was) are way beyond the capability of a FW.
I'm aghast that NPAS have been sold this. It truly does show that those in charge know nothing of what the task entails.
The reason air support was so good before is because it was locally staffed by cops who knew their area and the crime within, positioned locally at the point of use, and able to react quickly.
NPAS are making a career out of misper searches, and even then the results are crap.
Thus opening the door for a private enterprise to do it even cheaper.
You don't need cops on NPAS a/c anymore..!