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Old 11-03-06, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by zepp
That is so true. A diver surfacing with slight pains may put off calling the coastguard if he/she thinks it will cost £9000 for them to scramble.
Do you remember the thread i started about WHO IS IN COMMAND ?

Your see why in the near distant future.


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Originally Posted by zepp
I bet in reality the actual cost would be: the fuel used, maybe £200/hr, ware 'n tear, a guess at £100/hr.
I think your find that is less than to get the rotor's turning ...

I'll dig out some figures tomorrow.... if i can find a file.
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