A NORTHERN Ireland-based shipping boss was on cloud nine when his new company vehicle was delivered to him – by an RAF Puma helicopter.

The special delivery was arranged and paid for by Belfast dealership Charles Hurst as Tommy Rogers, managing director of TR Shipping, was among the first to order the new Land Rover Discovery 3.

The vehicle went on sale this week priced at at £26,995 for the TDV6 rising to £46,995 for the top-of-the-range V8 HSE.