Very well done to the whole crew of this mission; it's gratifying to see that the highest standards are still to be found in the Pusser.
It remains to be seen whether "their lordships" recognise the professional and human qualities demonstrated by the aircraft commander and all her crew; and whether they will strive to retain these people in the Sevice for the long term benefit of the nation. History would suggest otherwise.
SAR worldwide continues to throw up examples of extraordinary gallantry (to use an old-fashioned phrase) and this thread highlights to me a disappointing aspect of Prune - the almost complete (bar this thread and the Mull of Kintyre) separation of our profession into Military and Rotorheads. Both groups have problems with confidentiality/secrecy etc but can't we find a way to exchange more information of mutual interest? Any printable thoughts anybody...