I looked up, and there were fireworks.

Sir, there will be no trouble, because my son is gay.

You rarely refuelled with the rotors turning because you cannot stand up under that aircraft.

I just laid there, thinking 'Wow, I am inside a Lightning aircraft!'

It was a huge tragedy for the family

The rush comes when you get back onto the ground

Doing a handstand on the wing of a plane is bizarre but fun

I felt ashamed that I'd left my friends in Iraq

I'd been promoted and there were guys I needed to look after

I needed closure

My experiences in Iraq had become a constant, invasive thought

I saw these people as heroes. I didn't think I was worthy