RN SK Crew awarded 2008 Breitling Award
 

A Royal Navy 771 Sqn Sea King crew from Culdrose has been awarded the 2008 Breitling Award for Aviation Heroism for a rescue performed on 2nd July 2007. Write up is in the Jan 14th AW&ST, but is just a repeat of the linked article.

Congratulations to:

Lt Cdr Matt Shrimpton
Capt Damian (Daisy) May RM, (Co-pilot)
Lt Tim Barker, (Observer)
PO Julian (Bungi) Williams, (Winchman)
Sgt Mark White RAF, (Paramedic)

Well deserved but typically the Winchmans radio gets Fueked by water. When are we ever going to get the right kit for the job??

Well done the RN
 

Well done the dark blue (and the RAF Medic). The background story as to why the 2 casualties were in the cave is quite amusing. Men on the moon in 1969 but a reliable winchman's radio is still a technological dream.:ok:

A hearty well done to the team, but a hearty slap in the face for the MOD PR people not even being able to spell ranks correctly!

Good work fella's, Shame the MOD can spend £1000 per arse keeping them comfy in main building but a waterproof radio.......?