CFC, thank you for the link to the citations. Reading them I was filled with a sense of awe mixed with pride. Such incredible selfless bravery from each and everyone of the recipients. These are testing times for our Armed Forces. Here we see the measure of how they rise to the very dangerous challenges that they face daily, in the face of a resolute enemy or the equally resolute natural elements. The Royal Air Force has a proud record of heroic service. These acts of bravery continue that proud record. I salute these brave men and all the service-men and women serving our country.