After 48 years of service to the Royal Air Force (both Regular and Reservist) we bid a fond farewell to Master Aircrew Thomas Lee.
Tom holds an impressive service history and has executed his roles in an exemplary professional manner to include -
Starting his Regular career in 1976, he served at RAF Scampton, RAF St Athan and RAF Finningley as an Aircraft Technician Propulsion.
In January 1981 Tom obtained his Aircrew Brevet after graduating flying training as an Air Engineer. Subsequently, he was posted to the Hercules fleet at RAF Lyneham. Finally, in March 2000, he moved to RAF Brize Norton, to join 216 Squadron, flying with the Tristar fleet.
Tom finished his regular career in May 2014 after 38 years, and took up the Reservist role of Officer Commanding Staff Rides. He is a keen military historian, with a wealth of knowledge, and a committed desire to ensure the Service and wartime sacrifices of past generations are not forgotten.
Tom facilitated an abundance of educational trips to Europe, including France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and with the Eagles Team Norway and Poland. Embarking on journeys of remembrance and discovery, to compare events of the past to modern day.
Tom is now hanging up his uniform to enjoy retirement.
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