Merlin pilot is first woman to receive RAF top honour

[subZer0]

A very well done to her, I say.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/D...linPilotIsFirstWomanToReceiveRafTopHonour.htm


In summary, this female pilot of a helicopter helped rescue a fallen comrade in dangerous circumstances.

Also, to acknowledge her crew and engineering support is admirable.

I'm glad she was awarded with this medal.

 

[AffectionateDan]

Us Yanks would like to honor her, too... let's invite her to NEST.

Seriously, though, well done. Always good to see courage and integrity rewarded.

 

[RobAce]

A great honor for a great woman.

Way to go my limey friends.........

This colonial salutes you!

Tally-ho!

Rob

 

[SamuelKhan]

Salute!

People who go into harm's way to save others are the best. Period.

Including this young lady...

http://www.foxnews.com/printer_friendly_story/0,3566,336259,00.html

Third highest honor in the U.S. Military

 

[subZer0]

Thanks for your replies gents, and I echo Dan's proposal. 😀

We need more coverage on war stories like this to inspire our nations and to take pride in ourselves. Well, not that the US needs to inspire pride in itself (you guys have got enough for the rest of us); more the UK.