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The crew of a British Ministry of Defense helicopter broke low-flying rules so they could spy on a sun-bathing au pair. The downdraft from the chopper damaged the Sussex mansion it was flying over. In fact, it caused some £250,000 in damages, say the owners. The ministry says it should not be held liable for the damages because the pilot did not know he needed permission to fly that low.