"Before the drones, we might request a dog unit to come and search the area, for example, or potentially request a helicopter. But a helicopter is a very expensive asset, so it probably wouldn't come and service those requests unless we had confirmed casualties. Whereas a drone can be quicker and more cost effective and can be used to give peace of mind to everybody involved."
"Somebody would contact us through the RAF Benevolent Fund about someone who had a connection with the Air Force years ago, a Spitfire pilot for example. And they would say the family have asked if you would scatter the ashes in this location while you're flying over it."












