Honours and awards.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-11-2018 04:06

On behalf of Oberst Hajj, it gives me the greatest of pleasure to announce the Award of the most prestigious medal awarded to those members that go above and beyond their duty to support the site and community.

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This medal has been awarded to Colonel Skafloc and Major Hedeby for their unstinting efforts throughout four years of warfare to produce the many editions of the Sniper's Times news sheet through thick and thin, without fail, up to the very hour of the Armistice.
There are only 19 other recipients of this award in the history of the Drome.

F.O. Kyte. (Wing Commander).

**Boney10** · 11-11-2018 05:25

Great stuff, congrats to both, well done those men

**Mike George** · 11-11-2018 05:57

Great work boys, keep it up in future other endeavors.

**flash** · 11-11-2018 05:57

Well deserved for their maximum effort, well done chaps

**Baxter** · 11-11-2018 07:27

Nice ornate medal almost looks Austro Hungarian. Well done and thank you to all recipients.

**OldGuy59** · 11-11-2018 08:40

The effort level to achieve this honour is tremendous. The "Sniper's Times" was an awesome project.

Congrats to both Niel and Chris for a job done beyond expectations!

Does the medal come with a stipend?

**tikkifriend** · 11-11-2018 08:43

Well deserved boys

Is the Mess bill on you tonight

**Flying Helmut** · 11-11-2018 09:24

Thoroughly deserved awards!

My congratulations (and thanks!) to the pair of them.

**mikeemagnus** · 11-11-2018 09:53

Thoroughly deserved - thanks so much for everything both of you and congratulations

**zenlizard** · 11-11-2018 09:55

Extra-deep (congratulatory head bobs) from the lizard!

**Naharaht** · 11-11-2018 09:56

Many Congratulations, Neil and Chris, on this thoroughly deserved honour!

**NewFlyBoy** · 11-11-2018 11:05

Well done, Congrats to both !
Bill

**Jager** · 11-11-2018 11:17

A well earned reward for 4 years of effort.

And now to the mess

Karl

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-11-2018 12:08

Originally Posted by OldGuy59

Does the medal come with a stipend?

Could not run to that Mike, I'm afraid just a safety pin will have to do.
Rob.

**matt56** · 11-11-2018 12:12

Absolutely deserved, lads - fantastically well done

The information you shared through the thread was amazing - thanks for all the long hours and hard work!

All the best,
Matt

**clipper1801** · 11-11-2018 12:19

Well done and wonderful effort. Kept us informed the whole time! Thanks so much!

**rhodie80** · 11-11-2018 14:02

Outstanding work you lot and they said it couldn't be done.

**Stumptonian** · 11-11-2018 16:54

Very well-deserved, Neil and Chris

**Teaticket** · 11-11-2018 18:03

Hear-hear! Well done and well earned. Great work and dedication well above and beyond. Thank you Chris and Neil!

**gully_raker** · 11-11-2018 20:07

Well done Chaps & a very deserved award for your efforts over the 4 years.

Congratulations on your Medals.

**ReducedAirFact** · 11-12-2018 00:08

Superb work! The amount of work put into each day's entry is impressive to me -- to add it up over the 4+ years is just astounding.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 11-12-2018 04:16

Could we please include Rob in all the thanks as he too was a major editor who covered much of 1914 1915 and 1916.

To Mike for standing in at short notice when none of the regular editors were available.

To the many cub reporters for adding those important snippets of information to enhance editions.

And to the faithful readers without whom the thread would not be the success it is.

**hawkhurst** · 11-12-2018 05:06

well done to you both

**Guntruck** · 11-12-2018 05:58

Awesome effort. Well deserved gong to both of you.

**flash** · 11-12-2018 09:22

Already Repped Neil, you all deserve the accolades for a job well done.

**Hedeby** · 11-12-2018 12:03

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Could we please include Rob in all the thanks as he too was a major editor who covered much of 1914 1915 and 1916.

To Mike for standing in at short notice when none of the regular editors were available.

To the many cub reporters for adding those important snippets of information to enhance editions.

And to the faithful readers without whom the thread would not be the success it is.

Well said Neil. Thank you everyone

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-12-2018 12:31

Originally Posted by flash

Already Repped Neil, you all deserve the accolades for a job well done.

Thanks for the kind thoughts chaps.
In that case I'd rather have a G&t than an accolade Dave. I find Accolades too sweet to get down in one swallow.

Kyte.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 11-12-2018 15:23

Got up this morning in a panic thinking it was the start of my 3 day stint at the press.......rolled over and had an extra hour in bed when I realised not.

Feros Ironfeld · 11-12-2018 19:23

Congratulations to both. That's fantastic!

**Naharaht** · 11-12-2018 21:39

Yes, you deserve one of those medals, yourself, Rob, even if you would rather have a G&T.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 11-13-2018 05:35

,Hear hear. Wholeheartedly agree.

QUOTE=Naharaht;487897]Yes, you deserve one of those medals, yourself, Rob, even if you would rather have a G&T.

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**milcoll73** · 11-13-2018 05:58

congrats men!!!

**tikkifriend** · 11-13-2018 08:38

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Got up this morning in a panic thinking it was the start of my 3 day stint at the press.......rolled over and had an extra hour in bed when I realised not.

Ah for you the war is over.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-4hTPHwQLQ

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-13-2018 11:40

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Got up this morning in a panic thinking it was the start of my 3 day stint at the press.......rolled over and had an extra hour in bed when I realised not.

Know the feeling Neil. after I retired I woke up each morning thinking I was late for school after 40 years.
It took months to wear off.
Rob.

**Teaticket** · 11-13-2018 11:58

Yes, Rob also deserves much for his time put into the Sniper Times. Thank you and all those that helped.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 11-13-2018 12:06

Well couldn't stay in bed this morning as I started my new part time job, temporary for the time being.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 11-13-2018 12:10

Well congrats on that anyway Neil,
Rob.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 01-06-2019 11:33

As many of you will already be aware, after almost a decade of service Squadron Leader Dave (Flash) is retiring from his position as Commanding officer South of England. I have spoken of his service elsewhere, but must just make mention of his other work which is also unsung save by the few who take part in the Solo Campaigns. Dave has run the backbreaking side of these since their inception, and will continue to do so in the role of Uncle for at least this year. Compiling the format and arranging for the authors of each mission, plus keeping the books straight, and giving advice and summaries of each AAR takes a deal of time and effort. I am very aware that this is yet another of the tasks undertaken on the Drome by the host of unsung heroes who keep the whole forum running.

Therefore, it gives me great pleasure, after consultation with the Herr Oberst too confirm the award of " The Special Ops Medal" to Dave. Squadron Leader Flash.

Wing Commander F. O. Kyte.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 01-06-2019 11:37

Well done Dave, well deserved. You're leaving big boots to be filled (sorry they're wellies you say....right oh).

Neil

**NewFlyBoy** · 01-06-2019 11:38

Congrats, Dave. Well deserved. Hoist a pint on me.
Bill

**Guntruck** · 01-06-2019 12:02

Nice one Dave

**matt56** · 01-06-2019 12:15

Well-deserved, Dave! The shepherding of the OTT campaigns has been a huge chore, and I am glad you are getting such recognition

All the best,
Matt

**Hedeby** · 01-06-2019 12:16

Really well done Dave. Much deserved.

**Stumptonian** · 01-06-2019 12:16

Excellent!

As all have said, a well-deserved honour.

Congratulations, Onkel

**OldGuy59** · 01-06-2019 13:10

Originally Posted by Skafloc

Well done Dave, well deserved. You're leaving big boots to be filled (sorry they're wellies you say....right oh).

Neil

Postings to new stations in the military are usually promotions. However, I can also understand postings to less stressful positions, too. Dave [Flash] has been a very big part of the Aerodrome for as long as I have been here, and, it appears, doing much more behind the scenes than I knew. Nice to know just how much more, and see it recognized.

Now, about the wellies? Not sure of the reference, but if I guess correctly, may I suggest hip, or even, chest-waders?
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**tikkifriend** · 01-06-2019 13:34

A hard act to follow Dave

Enjoy your retirment from active duty but be aware you may be to be called up in times of need .

**fast.git** · 01-06-2019 13:36

A well-deserved honor, Dave. Congratulations, and thank you!

**rhodie80** · 01-06-2019 13:59

A well earned gong. Great job Dave.

**Vagabond** · 01-06-2019 15:51

Congratulations Dave, there seems to be some idea you are retiring, from what I see of your posts on the site I would be suprised if your contributions are less in the future than they have been in the past.
Well done and well deserved.

**Warhawk** · 01-06-2019 16:37

I must have missed this,
Excellent effort from you 3 and a totally deserved award. Congrats!
Correction: 3 pilots not 2 (what I get for just reading the first post).
Well done all!