Hiding behind the petrol pumps, viewers could watch the astonishment of a mechanic as he discovered that the car Mr Routh had coasted into the garage contained no engine neither under the bonnet, nor under the chassis, nor in the boot.

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Mr Cook said he saw news of the helicopter crash later that day, which contained suggestions of engine problems and erratic flying.

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