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# Decorated search and rescue pilot to give talk in Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/decorated-search-and-rescue-pilot-to-give-talk-in-lichfield/
- Published: 2015-03-18T11:05:32.000Z
- Updated: 2015-03-18T11:05:32.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 20:42, News

A hero of the skies is coming to Lichfield.

[![Jerry Grayson](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/jerry-grayson.jpg)](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/2015/03/18/decorated-search-and-rescue-pilot-to-give-talk-in-lichfield/jerry-grayson/)

Jerry Grayson

Search and rescue pilot Jerry Grayson will be signing copies of his new book The Staffordshire Regiment Museum at 1pm on March 26.

Rescue Pilot chronicles his flying career as a RN Fleet Air Arm SAR pilot – a period which also saw him awarded the Air Force Cross (AFC) by HM The Queen.

HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, wrote the foreword to Jerry’s book. He said: “This book by Jerry Grayson, who became the youngest search and rescue pilot at the age of just 17 and went on to have a remarkable aviation career within both the Royal Navy and also the film industry, acts as a reminder of the bravery and selflessness of the crews who put their lives at risk to save others.

“Leadership, teamwork and training are the key to success in many fields of endeavour and search and rescue flying is just such an endeavour that requires these skills. I know from my own service the importance of all three in creating an effective helicopter crew.

“Reading this book I am also reminded of the undeniably strong camaraderie of aviators as well as the wonderful sense of humour that arises in the face of adversity. In recording and celebrating this invaluable work of search and rescue, I am certain that this book will be an inspiration for the next generation of pilots.”

As well as signing copies of his book, Jerry will also be giving a talk on his experiences.

For more details [visit the Staffordshire Regiment Museum website](http://www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) or call 01543 434394.