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Posted: **Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:00 pm**

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4898302.stm

Interesting. Not many people would turn down an MBE either.

Posted: **Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:12 pm**

Heard this on the news earlier today. Well done to those who sorted it out...

Posted: **Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:07 am**

Posted: **Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:13 am**

Now thats a story, isnt it! Well done to her!!

A.

Posted: **Fri Apr 14, 2006 9:34 am**

She's a staunch one, all right- congratulations to her! About time!!
I hadn't heard her story before- amazing.
I've never jumped, but I've met some paratroopers who'd agree that a night jump from 300 feet is not for sissies!!

Posted: **Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:57 pm**

I'd hate to dampen everyone's enthusiasm, but it seems the criteria for earning wings was five jumps - something she never did. Simple as that. I'm no expert on the matter, but I would consider this a case of special treatment. I wonder how other veterans who have earned their wings feel about this.

Posted: **Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:09 am**

Speaking as someone who earned his wings I've got nothing but admiration for this lady!

Posted: **Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:45 pm**

[quote]I'd hate to dampen everyone's enthusiasm, but it seems the criteria for earning wings was five jumps - something she never did.

Posted: **Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:42 pm**

Like I said, I'm no expert.

Good to be finally recognized, even if it was ages later.

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