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Sergeant Lorraine Caddick
Caterer
25.01.11
I joined the RAF straight from college. I’d wanted to be part of it since I was 11 – I don’t know why, it was just a feeling. I started as a caterer and that’s what I’ve stayed and it’s awesome.......
Flying Officer Leon Tidbury
Weapons Controller – Aerospace Battle Management Branch
10.11.10
I did my specialist training and now I’m in weapons control for the Control and Reporting Centre, which commands the UK’s Quick Reaction Alert force....
Sergeant Stuart Clayton
Weapon Systems Operator (Electronic Warfare)
28.07.10
It’s a varied and challenging job - involving flying operations, simulator training days, Search and Rescue missions and administrative tasks....
Corporal Nick Coulson
Physical Training Instructor
26.05.10
Being fit is a big part of any RAF job - whether you are an aircraft mechanic, required to handle 12-hour shifts, or are on operations....
Alice Roberts
Student at Welbeck, The Defence Sixth Form College
03.03.10
I chose the RAF as I wanted the opportunity to work on fast jets.......
Corporal Gareth Fisher
RAF Regiment Gunner in the RAF Reserves
27.01.10
Being a part of the Reserve Forces is excellent. My advice to someone thinking about a career in the RAF is just do it!....
Flight Lieutenant Kirsty Moore
Pilot
25.11.09
I was thrilled to find out that I’d been chosen to join the Red Arrows.....
Flight Lieutenant John Hall
Flight Commander Junior Regiment Officers’ Course (JROC)
26.08.09
I help prepare RAF Regiment Officers for infantry operations as well as for their role in barracks, particularly man management and leadership....
Flight Lieutenant Kiran Gill
Medical Officer
24.06.09
I’m now based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire where I’m a GP........
Corporal Shona Brown
Flight Operations Assistant
27.05.09
My job is crucial, because at my station we are training pilots. Without me, they wouldn’t be able to fly........
Corporal Chris Stocks
Intelligence Analyst
29.04.09
I handle top secret information everyday so the job comes with a lot of trust and responsibility........
Flight Lieutenant Paul Costigan
Aerospace Battle Manager
01.04.09
Aerospace Battle Managers police the skies. The UK has one of the busiest airspaces in Europe so it’s a challenging job....
Senior Aircraftwoman Kate Aziz
Personnel (Support)
25.02.09
My first operational deployment was to Kandahar in Afghanistan where I was Squadron Clerk for the A Wing ....
Corporal Lori Armstrong
Supplier
28.01.09
During the Balkans conflict I worked in Germany and Corsica, supporting helicopters and Tornado jets....
Sergeant Vanessa Neilson
Air Traffic Controller
17.12.08
I’ve been on several operational tours including to Bosnia, where I organised the helicopter flight programme....
Corporal Simon Wray
Physical Training Instructor
26.11.08
Earlier this year I was on the TV show Gladiators. It was a really great experience....
Corporal Danny Smith
Personnel (Support)
27.10.08
I’ll shortly be moving on to Air Command at RAF High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire where I’ll be working as a Career Manager....
Sergeant Kirsty Halfpenny
Personnel (Support)
01.10.08
The best thing about my job is the variety of roles I can fulfil....
Sergeant Clare Keating
Registered Nurse (Adult)
27.08.08
I joined the RAF because I wanted a challenging career with the opportunity to travel....
Sergeant David Bowmar
Musician with the Band at RAF Cranwell
23.07.08
Today, my primary role is tuba player, but I am also in charge of PR and marketing for the Band....
Wing Commander Derek Preston
President of the Air Board
02.07.08
I joined the Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre (OASC) as the President of the Air Board in October last year....
Corporal James Collins
ICT Technician
28.05.08
One of my most challenging projects was to set-up a new Local Area Network of 83 training PCs at RAF Halton....
Corporal Michelle Bullough
Intelligence Analyst
30.04.08
I’m a member of the Operations Task Group working on strategic issues and supporting coalition forces....
Flight Sergeant Scott Toomer
Weapon Systems Operator (Crewman)
19.03.08
After completing initial training, I was posted to RAF Lyneham to work on the Hercules C-130K with 24 Sqn....
Corporal Heather Lacey
RAF Police
30.01.08
Most recently I did a six-month tour of Basra in Iraq, where I worked with my dog at vehicle checkpoints....
Senior Aircraftman Paul Goodfellow
RAF Regiment Gunner
22.11.07
In Afghanistan I did a daily video diary, I filmed everything from patrols to weapons training....
Corporal Gary Hastie
Survival Equipment Fitter
27.09.07
I am currently stationed at RAF Marham managing the emergency escape parachute bay....
Senior Aircraftwoman Melissa Stoner
Caterer (Cabin Crew)
22.08.07
I’m currently stationed at RAF Brize Norton where I serve as cabin crew on 101 Squadron....
Flight Lieutenant Heidi Smith
Aerospace Battle Manager
25.07.07
I’ve recently come back from a three-month deployment in Afghanistan....
Squadron Leader Paula Willmot
Reserve Officer
28.06.07
The highlight for me was being able to come back into the Reserves as a full-time career after a part-time one....
Squadron Leader Luke Houghton
Medical Officer
30.05.07
I’m currently based at the Medical Centre at RAF Coningsby, looking after everyone who keeps the Typhoons flying....
Senior Aircraftwoman Kate Hennigan
Flight Operations Assistant
25.04.07
I’m now based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland where I work on a Tornado squadron....
Flight Lieutenant Ali Brookes
RAF Police Officer
28.03.07
I’m currently Station Security Officer at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, responsible for all aspects of policing ....
Squadron Leader Paul Godfrey
Pilot
21.02.07
I’m now one of three Squadron Leader Typhoon Pilots on 3(F) Squadron at RAF Coningsby....
Master Aircrew Chris Massingham
Weapon Systems Operator (Crewman)
24.01.07
I now work at RAF Cranwell, training and examining Weapon Systems Operators (Crewmen) to fly in fixed-wing aircraft....
Flight Lieutenant Jon McNish
RAF Regiment Officer
19.12.06
Right now, I train junior RAF Regiment Officers in everything from basic soldiering to urban warfare....
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