Thanks all for the input, most heartening to get such positive comments.
Beagle, my handle eludes to the fact that I am an Ex-fleet Air Arm observer (Albeit for a short time!) and am currently a police officer. I would very much like to be a police observer but fear jobs on the unit are like rocking horse poop.
The only stumbling block I may have is that police are not allowed second jobs without a chief constable's permission. I have a lot of grovelling to do and may need to look at remuneration packages rather than outright pay. Don't worry though, I prefer not to give my services without some recompense!
Many thanks
Obs cop