An experienced Chinook helicopter pilot, who deployed to several operational locations overseas and on many tasks within the United Kingdom, Gp Capt Startup attended Advanced Staff College, gaining the Masters degree in Defence Studies.
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Subsequently undertaking a short tour within the Permanent Joint Headquarters before taking command of a Merlin helicopter squadron. After further appointments in the Royal Air Force Career Management organisation and Resource and Plans area, he was promoted into 22 Group Headquarters as the Senior Air Staff Officer
