Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Daring pilot who flew his Apache helicopter into a Taliban fort sells his medals for £100,000 to start new life as a civilian

Via WiscoDave

Heroic: Captain Tom O'Malley, pictured right, flew an Apache attack helicopter into a Taliban stronghold to rescue a wounded comrade in one of the Afghanistan war's most dramatic missions
   
Captain Tom O'Malley, 47, flew daring rescue mission in Afghanistan

 Landed his gunship inside Taliban compound while marines rescued ally

 Was honoured with a Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery

 Captain O'Malley has now retired from the military and is auctioning medals

 The sale, at auctioneers in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, is set to raise £100,000

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