He was accompanied by other British military personnel, including a Guardsman who appeared to be about seven feet tall!
No doubt specially selected to impress. Would have been even better if Sarkozy had still been in office!
Btw - not in the least in the way of criticism of your post, but the rank is Senior Aircraftman (without an 's'). A very common mistake, even made by people who are in the RAF who should know better.
Pedant mode switched off again
