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Flight Lieutenant Ollie Suckling

About Flight Lieutenant Ollie Suckling

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Years with the Red Arrows: Second year
Joined the RAF: 2007

RAF Career

Joining the RAF in 2007, Ollie was selected to fly fast-jets and completed basic fast jet training on the Tucano before moving to RAF Valley to complete advanced flying training on the Hawk T1. Ollie was then selected to fly the Tornado GR4 and on completion of the Operational Conversion Unit was posted to 31 Squadron at RAF Marham.

During his time on the Tornado, Ollie completed multiple tours, including in Afghanistan, and deployed in support of Coalition operations as well as multinational exercises worldwide. In 2017 he was posted to XXV(F) Squadron at RAF Valley as a qualified flying instructor, teaching future fast-jet pilots the skills required to progress to the frontline.

In 2021, Ollie moved back to RAF Marham to undertake a ground role in the F35 Integrated Training Centre.

Ollie joined the Red Arrows for the 2023 season.

Education and life before the RAF

  • Born in York and educated at St Peters School in the city.
  • Studied physical geography at Hull University.
  • Member of St Peters School Combined Cadet Force and Yorkshire Universities’ Air Squadron.