Jerry Grayson, AFC is a British naval helicopter pilot who served with the Royal Navy from 1972 to 1980.

As he flew for the Royal Navy, he was part of the Fleet Air Arm which operates naval military aircraft.

He actively took part with his crew in the hectic Fastnet Race of 1979 when he earned himself the Air Force Cross for his successes in the three day operation.

His success in this field made him the most decorated peacetime search and rescue pilot in the Royal Navy.

Jerry Grayson and his crew in a Wessex helicopter were scrambled from RNAS Culdrose to a distress call from the M/V Skopelos Sky.

Sir,I have the honour to inform you that the Queen has been graciously pleased to grant you unrestricted permission to wear the Nautical Medal, 1st Class which has been conferred upon you by the Government of the Hellenic Republic in recognition of your services.