Twinact,
The reason for this disproportionate amount of publicity for the Yellow budgies is simply because they are extremely good at going out and getting it. I am sure that there are guys out it the great sand pit getting shot at flying possibly more dangerous sorties than the average SAROPS. Its just that they are not so good at (or cannot) getting huge amounts of publicity.
Having said that given the choice of Lossie at 3am or Basra? mmm let me think which would be more comfortable........ Maybe you have a point.