Ha! Thanks for the support guys; the potential reaction of pruners has kept me awake a nights since publication was first mooted so I receive Sir Nialls complements with humble thanks.
Whilst I doubt I will ever be able to give up the day job I'd love to be able to finish the sequel "Film Pilot" so all critiques of "Rescue Pilot" are gradually received (negative harangues by PM only please!!!).
I'm fully expecting to have to wear a tin helmet for the labels "youngest" and "most decorated" ... both applied by an enthusiastic
PR department against my better judgement. On the positive side if the book raises general public awareness of this being the last year of military SAR and celebrates all those who have given so much over 60 odd years then it will have been worth taking the flack.
Love to see any pruners at the Helicopter Museum on the 29th and also at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum on the 21st and 22nd. I'm having fun visiting old airframes, although the one I flew on ten SAR shouts that's now a target at a paintball site may be a sad one.
There is a BBC recording taking place this week of "The Reunion" about the '79 Fastnet rescues. I'll try to post the broadcast date here when I know it.
Thanks and Cheers
JerryG