Hom,
the sortie I described in a little detail should NOT have been flown, but then again, the liver that was waiting in London may have gone to someone else (perhaps more deserving but less well connected?). I'm assuming that the highly qualified medical escort that came with the patient in some way reflected his status? Despite his somewhat hippy and dishevelled appearance (the patient, not the Dr!) he was AWFULLY well spoken.
I was effectively ordered to fly the mission (I have no idea how high that decision was taken) but after turning it down once due to weather I was asked COULD I do it - I could, and did.
Last edited by Al-bert; 9th Jan 2013 at 19:18.