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Mike Snelling
Michael Henry Bruce Snelling (born 1941) is a former British fighter pilot, test pilot and airline pilot. Early life Born in Brighton, Sussex, Mike Snelling was educated at Prestonville School, Brighton and Radley College where he was a classics scholar. Career Snelling joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a Technical Cadet, as a member of 8(U) entry at the RAF Technical College at RAF Henlow in 1959. He read Engineering at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. After post graduate training he was sent for basic flying training. In 1965 he transferred to the RAF General Duties Branch. After advanced RAF Flying Training Command, flying training he was posted to the Central Flying School and graduated as a flying instructor on the Folland Gnat, Gnat T Mk 1. After a tour at RAF Valley in Anglesey, he joined 229 OCU, No.229 OCU at RAF Chivenor for Hawker Hunter conversion. He then served as a DFGA (Day Fighter/Ground Attack) Hunter pilot on No. 208 Squadron RAF, 208 Sqn at RAF Muharraq in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighter Pilot
A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to engage in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground combat and sometimes electronic warfare while in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft. Fighter pilots undergo specialized training in aerial warfare and dogfighting (close range aerial combat). A fighter pilot with at least five air-to-air kills becomes known as an ace. Recruitment Fighter pilots are one of the most highly regarded and desirable positions of any air force. Selection processes only accept the elite out of all the potential candidates. An individual who possesses an exceptional academic record, physical fitness, healthy well-being, and a strong mental drive will have a higher chance of being selected for pilot training. Candidates are also expected to exhibit strong leadership and teamwork abilities. As such, in nearly all air forces, fighter pilots, as are pilots of most other aircraft, are commissioned officers. Fitness Fighter pilots must be in optimal health to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
