RAF jet crash survivor Paul now walking again
A pilot from South Staffordshire is walking again after being seriously injured in an horrific crash.
Sqn Ldr Paul Evans, a former pupil at Cheslyn Hay Sport and Community High School, broke his spine in the crash between two Tornado jets off the coast of Scotland five months ago, which claimed the lives of three pilots.
He was in intensive care for more than three months following the collision south of Wick on July 3.
Sqn Ldr Evans has now left Headley Court Military Hospital in Surrey and returned to Scotland.
His brother, a technical support officer from Hednesford, said he was now walking unaided and had recovered his speech.
Dave Evans, 42, of Wimblebury, near Cannock, said: "He started walking again about six weeks ago which was fantastic news. He is also talking again.
"Immediately after the crash his speech was very slurred but it's back to normal now. He is well on the road to recovery."
His brother still does not remember anything about the accident, not even going into work that morning. "But in some ways that is a blessing," said Dave.
The 46-year-old father, who used to live in Kingsway, Essington, near Wolverhampton, joined the RAF at 30 and served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He was previously stationed in Germany but now lives in Forres, Scotland, and is stationed at RAF Lossiemouth. Dave added:?"I last saw Paul at the weekend and he was in good spirits. He's receiving daily physio and hydrotherapy treatment near his home in Scotland and is spending a quiet Christmas there with his partner as he continues to recover. We're all delighted at his progress."
