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Postby Saitek » 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.
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Re: Awarded her wings - a bit late.

Postby C » Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:12 pm

Heard this on the news earlier today. Well done to those who sorted it out... :)
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Postby ozzy72 » Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:07 am

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Postby Flt.Lt.Andrew » Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:13 am

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


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Postby beaky » 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!!
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Postby Scorpiоn » 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.
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Re: Awarded her wings - a bit late.

Postby ozzy72 » Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:09 am

Speaking as someone who earned his wings I've got nothing but admiration for this lady!
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Postby C » 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.
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Postby Scorpiоn » 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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