Lt-Col James Mac Gillavy and Lt Col Rik van Zwol of the Military Aviation Authority of Netherlands were awarded the IFA Whittle Safety Award for 2008.   

Lt-Col RNLAF James C W MacGillavry and Lt-Col RNLAF Rik J M van Zwol

The award was given ‘In recognition of their contribution to the formation of the Military Aviation Authority in the Netherlands (MAA-NLD) and the introduction of a new regulatory framework based on a total aviation safety concept.  Significant and positive developments in military aviation safety in the Netherlands.

The medal and certificate presentation was made at the IASS Conference held in Hawaii, USA.