The smug gruniad taliban are never happy unless they are taking the different point of view, knowing, as they do, that only their opinion carries any kind of authority as holders of the moral high ground. I notice that he includes himself in the 'everyday hero' mold. I'd be interested to know what he has done to deserve entry. For the record I heard the explorer on the radio marveling at the skill and bravery of the pilot's, stating that they were the best in the world and that he trusted them 100%. If I was that pilot I would feel alot better picking him up than that !!!! journalist.