Arundel helicopter pilot awarded distinguished flying cross
A ROYAL Navy helicopter pilot from Arundel,who twice braved ferocious enemy fire to save the lives of British troops wounded in Afghanistan, received a Distinguished Flying Cross from HM The Queen at ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Lieutenant Nichol James Emslie Benzie (34) was a member of the Joint Helicopter Force in Afghanistan in November last year. He was the captain of an RAF Chinook helicopter when he evacuated casualties on two successive days, as well as re-supplying ground forces with ammunition on the second occasion.
For full story and details of his heroic actions see West Sussex Gazette November 5