2023 Events

Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE, DFC

A senior Royal Air Force officer. After training as a pilot, serving in active squadrons and exchange postings, Monahan was the commandant of the Central Flying School at RAF Cranwell, with the Red Arrows coming under his command. Monahan has trained with several non-UK militaries, and currently serves as the Director of the Air Command Operating Model Programme.

An extremely insightful talk on the Red Arrows, from AVM Fin Monahan who explains what his roles and responsibilities entailed as the commander of the world’s exemplar flying display team. AVM Monahan outlined the selection and training process and what it takes to be a Red Arrows pilot or engineer. The scope and level of training each pilot and engineer undertakes to wear the coveted red and blue flight suits. Also, what is involved in the meticulous organisation, development, scheduling and delivery of the global tour along with the display season closer to home in the UK. AVM Monahan offers first-hand experience of delivering such a schedule. ……and ‘yes’, you can book a request for a flypast!!