§ 29. Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the operational disadvantages which preclude the use of airships for police work in place of helicopters.
§ Mr. CarlisleAirships are slower, less manœuvrable and more susceptible to weather conditions than helicopters. They can operate only from their bases, whereas helicopters can land and take210W off from almost any open space. Their size makes them unsuitable for some types of police observation.