Jay Sata
He (Ewald Gritsch) claims however he did "not do any of the flying."
For those of a certain age, the famous retort by Mandy Rice-Davies might spring to mind.
Steve (Slater) is also a freeman of the HCAP
Steve Slater is a Liveryman of the Air Pilots. (As are several hundred other people.)
To the best of my knowledge and belief, he played no part whatsoever in the decision to award TCT a Master's Medal.
kghjfg - I guess you are being sarcastic
As I read it, he/she was agreeing with you, and did so in an amusing way.
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Just in case anyone doesn't notice the change of names -
The current Master of the Air Pilots, Capt Peter Benn, did not write the "great feat of aviation" (
sic) / "ethos and spirit of adventure which many aviators strive for throughout their careers" (
sic) letter. That was written by his predecessor.
It sometimes happens that a Master who awards a Medal has completed his/her year of office before it can be presented. When that happens, as here, the task of presenting it falls to the following Master.
NB:
I merely state the facts.
I intentionally make no comment about them.