"I think that the RAF Regiment's contribution has never received the credit that is due and this will serve as an inspiration for future airmen and gunners," he said. Retired wing commander of 63 ...

The campaign is also looking to attract logistics personnel and RAF Reserve Regiment gunners, who are trained as specialists in combat tactics, weaponry, fieldcraft and force protection.

The former RAF regiment gunner won the 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 100m freestyle and 4x50m freestyle mixed relay as Team UK completed a haul of 18 swimming golds and 43 medals in total.