PPRuNe members will have their own ideas who I am referring to.
Too easy, but they were brave and effective gentlemen who not only did the deed but were useful on the home
PR front.
Don't forget the gallant RN officer who comes in for some castigation in these pages (largely of his own making).
As is said: 'Don't meet your heroes'
Met a rock legend once - she was a whacko.