How about Eric Moody, captain of the 'Galanggung Glider', the BA 747 that encountered volcanic ash over Indonesia decades ago? He and his crew's handling of the emergency, partial engine restart and subsequent emergency landing was outstanding. I used to show a Boeing-made video on the dangers of volcanic ash to airliners, to trainees. His account of the incident on that video was priceless and I never tired of watching it.
Also recently saw a documentary where he visited Australia a few years ago for a reunion with some of the passengers on the flight; great stuff!