A disgraceful episode - let us hope that he receives a decent award from the Beak - and that HM removes the award.
However,a more serious collateral issue is the fact that HQAC/RAF fails to recognise and nominate many really outstanding potential recipients of honours and awards, given that thier organisation runs on more or less 100% voluntary service.
How often do we see PAID staff of companies and organisations, including HMG being nominated and awarded with honours for doing a job ordinarily for which they have been very well paid, for example mandatory honours for diplomats and Civil servants who have achieved a certain rank or status.
Wakey wakey Cranwell, look where your labour force comes from and start to recognise true dedication and service. The system is there, now use it !
