Savoia Medal of Appreciation
Many thanks Savoia - more appreciated than an OBE
Hadn't heard the story about Tommy Sopwith's finger.
I think he was one of the memorable figures of the 60-70s helicopter scene along with Alan Bristow, The Cad, Alan Mann, Sox, Charles Hughesdon, Tony Everard and of course your Godfather (non exhaustive list before I get abuse).