He stated: “It’s made clear that it’s also for his humanitarian work together with the Invictus Video games, however it’s actually farcical that he turns into a ‘residing legend’.
“He did certainly perform two excursions of obligation in Afghanistan, however why he needs to be given a particular award and his identify talked about alongside aviation greats is past me.
“On this foundation each pilot ought to certainly obtain this award. Ridiculous!”
The twenty first annual Dwelling Legends of Aviation Awards happen subsequent week and can be hosted by Hollywood legend, and certified pilot, John Travolta.
Different causes for Harry’s inclusion embrace the actual fact he toured Afghanistan twice as a ahead air controller, and Apache helicopter pilot. He additionally carried out quite a few coaching missions throughout the UK, US and Australia.
His a lot beloved army profession noticed him serve for 10 years and safe the rank of Captain.
Nevertheless it wasn’t simply Mr Fitzwilliams who disapproved of Harry’s inclusion – as retired army officer Colonel Richard Kemp stated the award was a means for “celebrities to therapeutic massage one another’s egos”.
Talking in regards to the award, he added: “He was a gunner in an Apache helicopter in Afghanistan however so have been many, many different individuals.
“I can consider many individuals who did fairly extraordinary issues whereas serving within the British and American armed forces which might be far more deserving of an award like this.
“It’s clearly due to who he’s – not what he did. An Apache is crewed by two individuals – a pilot and a gunner. Harry was a gunner. He was quantity two within the plane.”
Different notable winners of the aviation award together with Moon touchdown astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, in addition to High Gun star Tom Cruise.
