2010 Tucano Display Pilot

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Flt Lt Tom Bould (Full sized image)

Flight Lieutenant Tom Bould, aged 28, grew up in Bradford and is the younger of 2 children. He was educated at Woodhouse Grove School in West Yorkshire. His interest in aviation started from an early age and Tom was awarded an RAF sixth form scholarship and flying scholarship.

After leaving school he took a year out to travel round the world before going to Manchester University to study Aerospace Engineering. Tom joined Manchester and Salford University Air Squadron where he completed Elementary Flying Training on the Grob Tutor and was awarded an RAF university scholarship.

Tom completed Initial Officer Training in 2005 where he was streamed to fly Fast Jets. He undertook Basic Fast Jet Training on the Tucano at RAF Linton-on-Ouse where he was awarded his wings. Tom then moved on to RAF Valley to fly the Hawk during Advanced Fast Jet Training. After completing 60 hours on the Hawk he was selected to attend Central Flying School to instruct on the Tucano.

Tom was posted back to RAF Linton-on-Ouse in 2008 where he instructs trainee Fast Jet pilots on 72(R) Squadron. Tom currently lives in Leeds with his fiancée Danielle and when he is not busy flying he enjoys playing cricket and taking too many shots on the golf course!

Tom is delighted to have been selected as the Tucano Display Pilot for 2010 and is looking forward to presenting the Tucano Display throughout the coming season.