Sorry Monty, was not near a computer yesterday. I am Dan Collins, the author of the book (in my defence I did say that, and it went to the mods first to make sure they were OK with me putting the post up.) Previously just an interested lurker but obviously not trying to hide anything, do too much of a 'Parky'.
LOTA - you're right, there have been some very impressive RAF actions and I'm currently working on a second book which should contain some of those. There are two RAF personnel in this book - Sqn Ldr Sammy Sampson DSO and Fl Lt Matt Carter MC - but it is mostly soldiers and marines, probably reflecting the nature of the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (there are just more of them involved).
The Helpful Stacker - Mark did heavily praise the door gunners and everyone else involved and I know he felt mildly embarrassed to have been selected from the crew.
thanks all for interest
Dan Collins