RAF veteran awarded Spitfire-metal poppy after amputation battle
RAF veteran Neil Fellingham received a poppy made from Spitfire metal while awaiting leg amputation.
RAF veteran Neil Fellingham, 38, was honoured at the Royal British Legion poppy appeal launch. Fellingham received a commemorative poppy made from World War Two Spitfire metal.
Fellingham was crushed between two cars while helping repair one in August 2018. Fellingham suffered a break to his left leg.
Unfortunately some undiagnosed nerve-related issues were later found. Neil Fellingham is now waiting for amputation on his left leg.
The veteran served in the RAF for more than 12 years. Fellingham worked as a senior aircraftsman technician.
Fellingham competed in the Invictus Games in Canada. Fellingham took part in wheelchair basketball and alpine skiing.
The annual poppy appeal aims to raise more than £50 million to support veterans. Three service staff travelled across the country delivering five special poppies to veterans.
- 38
- Age
- more than 12 years
- RAF service
- August 2018
- Accident date
- more than £50 million
- Annual poppy appeal target
Why it mattersThe poppy honours Fellingham's service sacrifice. It highlights the Royal British Legion's support for injured and disabled veterans adjusting to life-changing injuries.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though Australian RSL members and veterans recognise similar injury and recovery challenges faced by service personnel across Commonwealth nations.
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