BLUF

After eight decades, careful recovery work returned a lost aircrew member to his family—showing how persistence, evidence, and partnership can close long chapters of uncertainty, and honour service through truth, memory, and accountability.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the long-term commitment required to account for those lost in past conflicts.
  • Recognise the value of evidence, partnerships, and patience in complex recovery efforts.
  • Apply lessons on duty, memory, and institutional responsibility to service ethos and leadership.

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