A Brave Warrior
Ian,
I do not know you personally and not even your Dad, but what you have just shown can make anyone proud of you.
You have just shown your "Bosses" what is "Command Responsibility" which should have stopped from them at the beginning but didn't have the "balls" to do it.
Your attitude bespeak of a brave warrior with the courage to face any adversaries. I am sure that you will end up as the winner.
You are a Professional Pilot better than anyone.
"Daplis lang ito at kailangan mong magpagaling". This will be a special part of your "Laurels" when you grow old flying.
My Salute!!!