I developed a passion for aviation from about the age of ten. Nobody in my family flew – but before I was born my grandfather worked in the Air Ministry, and narrowly avoided being killed in the R101 airship disaster. As a lad I pleaded with my parents to take me to the big airshows… Continue reading Chris Burkett – Global Stars (GB)
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Trevor Warner – The Raptors (ZA)
Living in South Africa is a great place to pursue a life and love of outdoor living and aviation is one of many of those. As a father of three teenage daughters, we spend many holidays and weekends enjoying a whole range of outdoor activities. These range from walking in the mighty Drakensburg Mountains, to… Continue reading Trevor Warner – The Raptors (ZA)
Marianne Shaw – Captens (FR)
I grew up in a family where nobody was a pilot. We loved skiing (I wanted to become a ski instructor!), sailing and mountain climbing. At the age of 16, I won a ski race and was very surprised to realize that I’d receive, as well as a cup and a medal, a maiden flight.… Continue reading Marianne Shaw – Captens (FR)
Kirsty Murphy – The Blades (GB)
Kirsty was introduced to the idea of the RAF at a young age by her father who was a navigator on the Tornado GR1. Her dad is the one person in the world who she aspires to be like not just because he’s highly regarded in the air force but as Kirsty explains, ‘‘he’s the… Continue reading Kirsty Murphy – The Blades (GB)