Queen's Honour for Hero ; Raf Helicopter Winchman Commended for Daring Sea Rescue Queen Honours Winchman Jim After Rescue Effort

Grimsby Telegraph › October 13, 2009

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A HUMBERSTON hero has been honoured by the Queen for risking his life in a daring RAF sea rescue.

Royal Air Force winchman Jim Bethell, 30, is said to have shown "extreme courage, dedication and professionalism" during an operation to save a man swept out to sea last summer.

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Queen's Honour for Hero ; Raf Helicopter Winchman Commended for Daring Sea Rescue Queen Honours Winchman Jim After Rescue Effort

Sgt Bethell, from "A" Flight 202 Search and Rescue Squadron at RAF Boulmer, braved treacherous weather conditions and 15ft waves while trying to save the life of 36-year-old...

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