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Living legend of aviation.

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Whethertomorrow Thu 11-Jan-24 20:15:09

Has anyone else seen this?

Apparently instead of a serious astronaut being recognised, it’s going to Harry.

He was only a helicopter pilot for a short while surely not a living legend.

I have respect for anyone who masters the art of flying as I certainly wouldn’t be able to do it but to describe Harry as a living legend!

I wonder who puts him forward for these bizarre awards. Is he putting himself forward? Do you think he would turn it down if he realises that people think he’s ridiculous.

I suppose it’s on a par with new years honours where actors/singers get rewards for acting/singing, where ordinary people get ignored for working hard for genuine charities.

Grrr. I get so annoyed at this flummery.

What do you all think.

imaround Fri 12-Jan-24 21:29:17

*never even heard

Callistemon21 Fri 12-Jan-24 22:29:51

imaround

Wow, one would have thought that the average American knew anything about this award based on some posts here. Some American thing indeed. confused No one here, except maybe John Travolta and Tom Cruise, have ever even heard of this until this moment.

Oh, it's that unimportant, is it?

Just self-congratulatory celebs awarding themselves totally meaningless awards 😂😂😂

Callistemon21 Fri 12-Jan-24 22:33:12

Awarded by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy:

The Kiddie Hawk Air Academy is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to introducing, educating, and sparking children's interest in aviation. The Kiddie Hawk Trainers give children ages 4-9 a sense of flight, albeit only a few feet off the ground.

Captain James T Kirk won an award from them last year.

Norah Fri 12-Jan-24 22:41:54

Callistemon21

Captain James T Kirk won an award from them last year.

The elderly actor from long ago? Interesting award.

Callistemon21 Fri 12-Jan-24 22:46:04

William Shatner - now he could inspire children 🙂

imaround Fri 12-Jan-24 23:12:07

It is that unimportant. LOL But I am glad that the organization is getting world wide coverage because of this. Maybe more people who haven't won the award will donate to the good cause.

At the very least, the rich celebs can pat themselves on the back and give their money towards the charity. grin

Catterygirl Sat 13-Jan-24 00:23:00

I can fly a plane. Do I qualify?

Anniebach Sat 13-Jan-24 02:15:49

imaround you believe world wide coverage because it’s about Harry.

welbeck Sat 13-Jan-24 10:13:20

to boldly go. . . !
where no self-exiled minor royal has gone before . . .

Callistemon21 Sat 13-Jan-24 11:19:27

Catterygirl

I can fly a plane. Do I qualify?

Yes!

I want to go up in a hot air balloon but I don't like heights.
I don't think I qualify. ☹

Anniebach Sat 13-Jan-24 11:29:18

statement on the event’s website read: "Prince Harry is a humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate and environmentalist. He has dedicated his life to advancing causes that he is passionate about and that bring about permanent change for people and places."

RosiesMaw Sat 13-Jan-24 13:13:08

The Kiddie Hawk Trainers give children ages 4-9 a sense of flight, albeit only a few feet off the ground
Big deal!
Most funfairs offer considerably more than that as do “wind tunnel flying” experiences . Ot there’s playing aeroplanes being swung round your Dad’s head .

M0nica Sat 13-Jan-24 19:00:09

Anniebach

statement on the event’s website read: "Prince Harry is a humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate and environmentalist. He has dedicated his life to advancing causes that he is passionate about and that bring about permanent change for people and places."

What has that got to do with being a Living Legend of Aviation, it doesn't mention his flying experience at all!

Iam64 Sat 13-Jan-24 20:24:08

How good to see something positive about Harry

Anniebach Sat 13-Jan-24 20:35:51

Humanitarian - concern with or seeking to promote human
welfare, Oxford Dictionary

M0nica Sun 14-Jan-24 08:37:36

There is plenty that is positive about Prince Harry, its a shame he seems to want to cover his inherent goodness with so much tawdry tinsel.

eazybee Sun 14-Jan-24 10:51:54

A Palace official said recently about H & M, in tones of disbelief, "Was this what it was all for? All the family break-up, all the arguments, all the distress caused? Just to end up on the Hollywood red-carpet circuit?"

And this is how it seems. One spurious award after another.

Anniebach Sun 14-Jan-24 10:56:09

I don’t see his behaviour since 2018 as tinsel . Which is the true
Man ?

M0nica Sun 14-Jan-24 13:49:50

*Anniebach, I am not talking about Prince harry's life I am talking about all these fake awards he keeps being offered - and accepting, like this Living Legend of Aviation - which he isn't. He got another award last year in a similar line. I think it was for something like being the person to make the greatest contribution to world peace in 2021/22 or some such, which he also didn't.

Callistemon21 Sun 14-Jan-24 14:17:47

😂😂😂

Anniebach Sun 14-Jan-24 15:26:04

*sorry MOnica

merlotgran Sat 20-Jan-24 10:57:48

So, Harry was presented his award last night by John Travolta at a glittering ceremony. Meghan was unable to attend because one of the children is unwell.

Oh, that old chestnut!
I’ve used it a few times myself in the distant past! 😂😂

Anniebach Sat 20-Jan-24 10:59:34

A surprise she didn’t turn up to make a speech

WonderfulLife Sat 20-Jan-24 11:04:46

I am surprised that the poor monkey, Albert, who was the first to be sent into orbit in 1948 has not been nominated for an award, everyone else seems to be getting one, sadly he died.

Callistemon21 Sat 20-Jan-24 11:06:55

merlotgran

So, Harry was presented his award last night by John Travolta at a glittering ceremony. Meghan was unable to attend because one of the children is unwell.

Oh, that old chestnut!
I’ve used it a few times myself in the distant past! 😂😂

Did he have a dance with John Travolta afterwards?

Who can forget this?