North Yorkshire RAF officer collects military division OBE

A North Yorkshire based Royal Air Force officer has been recognised for his services in the field.

Wing Commander Michael Formby was at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace to collect a military division OBE.

After picking up his honour from the Prince of Wales he was asked for histhoughts on the threat of so-called Islamic State, to which the 48-year-old said: "I think they are a very potent threat.

Attending the ceremony with his wife Julie and their children, he said "it was first class" being given the award and said it was "an honour" to talk to Charles about his work.

Discussing the details around the operation which saw him given the award, he said two years ago he had been based in northern Iraq to "deliver assistance to the Peshmerga" forces.

Wg Cdr Formby, who is based in Northallerton, described it as a "massively rewarding" process and said it was one of the best jobs he has ever done.