Lima Juliet
20th Mar 2016, 11:49
Very well done! :D:D:D:D
Top Bravery Awards for Royal Air Force?s Thames Rescue Hero (http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/top-bravery-awards-for-royal-air-forces-thames-rescue-hero-18032016)
SAC Mitchley was part of a team from the RAF’s 54(R) Squadron visiting London to learn about the RAF’s history when the team heard cries for help from a woman stricken in the Thames near Westminster Bridge. At great risk to himself SAC Mitchley dived in to the treacherously choppy waters, struggling against a strong current to reach the woman while she struggled to keep her head above the water. At one point he had to dive beneath the water to secure the woman to a life buoy so that other RAF team-mates could haul her to safety.
SAC Mitchley, who serves with the RAF’s 54 (R) Squadron, said: “I’m very honoured and very proud. I’m no hero; it was a spur of the moment decision, but not one I regret in the slightest. If I came across a similar situation I’d do the same again without hesitation.”
In addition to the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery, SAC Mitchley is to receive the Royal Humane Society’s prestigious Testimonial on Vellum, signed by HRH Princess Alexandria, for his actions. RAF Waddington’s Station Commander, Group Captain Al Marshall, said: “SAC Mitchley is an outstanding airman and a credit to the Service. His response in entering the Thames to save a member of the public was an act of outstanding courage in the face of very dangerous river conditions. His actions were exemplary and selfless. He is truly deserving of his commendation from Her Majesty the Queen.”
Top Bravery Awards for Royal Air Force?s Thames Rescue Hero (http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/top-bravery-awards-for-royal-air-forces-thames-rescue-hero-18032016)
SAC Mitchley was part of a team from the RAF’s 54(R) Squadron visiting London to learn about the RAF’s history when the team heard cries for help from a woman stricken in the Thames near Westminster Bridge. At great risk to himself SAC Mitchley dived in to the treacherously choppy waters, struggling against a strong current to reach the woman while she struggled to keep her head above the water. At one point he had to dive beneath the water to secure the woman to a life buoy so that other RAF team-mates could haul her to safety.
SAC Mitchley, who serves with the RAF’s 54 (R) Squadron, said: “I’m very honoured and very proud. I’m no hero; it was a spur of the moment decision, but not one I regret in the slightest. If I came across a similar situation I’d do the same again without hesitation.”
In addition to the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery, SAC Mitchley is to receive the Royal Humane Society’s prestigious Testimonial on Vellum, signed by HRH Princess Alexandria, for his actions. RAF Waddington’s Station Commander, Group Captain Al Marshall, said: “SAC Mitchley is an outstanding airman and a credit to the Service. His response in entering the Thames to save a member of the public was an act of outstanding courage in the face of very dangerous river conditions. His actions were exemplary and selfless. He is truly deserving of his commendation from Her Majesty the Queen.”