It sounded like an airborne version of the SRA, just goes to show that these should be retained for the odd situation that may arise when they would have been perfect for guiding him down.
When I was learning my instructor took us to Manston to do some SRA's and on one he suggested that I did not look outside till he said, so I carried on listening and following exactly the instructions till they terminated and I was about 10 feet off the runway lined up perfectly in landing configuration. Just a case of flaring to carry out the landing. I always vowed that this would be where I would go if the weather clagged out but of course it is not available there any more. Shame, it was a great safety cushion.
Well done to all involved, and no I don't think a medal would be out of the question. Just what sort of medal?