Trustee

Liz is an ex-RAF Chinook crewmember who has deployed worldwide with the CH47 fleet, including to Iraq and Afghanistan. She was the longest serving female in this role and the youngest aircrew to deploy to Iraq. Part of her role during these conflicts was the MERT medical recovery aircraft for injured soldiers. She left the forces in 2019 and went on to a career with a disabled flying charity to help support those same wounded soldiers into flying scholarships. Liz turned to writing both poetry and her autobiography following a tough battle with PTSD years after leaving the service, in the hope it may help others with their mental health

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Charles is a former paratrooper who has seen active service in Afghanistan. After leaving the British Army, Charles worked overseas with the Foreign Commonwealth And Development Office. He is a keen skydiver/wingsuit pilot and has represented the UK at competitions across Europe.

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Pete joined the Royal Air Force aged sixteen, straight from secondary school. He worked initially maintaining large aircraft systems and later on flight simulators. After several years he retrained as an Air Engineer and operated Hercules aircraft in both strategic and tactical roles worldwide. He completed operational tours of duty in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan supporting UK forces. Pete started flying paramotors in 2019, and has become a familiar face within the south west paramotor community.

Co-founder/Manager

Paul has served in the British Army as an infantry soldier since he was sixteen, he has deployed on operations worldwide, often working in difficult and dangerous conditions. His operational career allows him to empathise with those he meets, who are now out of service life. He currently teaches and mentors young recruits who are undergoing phase one military training, with a strong emphasis towards preparing them for adult life and giving them the foundations to be the best versions of themselves as they move forward with their military careers. Outside of work his main passion is paramotoring, paragliding and helping others into the sport. 

Co-founder/Chair

Tom is a dedicated professional currently working at Heathrow Airport, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. With a robust background in facilities management, Tom has successfully owned and operated his own company for many years, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to high-quality service.

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Tom's career has taken him around the globe, giving him a rich and diverse perspective on life and work. His time living abroad has been instrumental in shaping his adaptable and innovative approach to personal growth.

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Outside of his professional life, Tom is an avid paramotor and paraglider enthusiast. His passion for these exhilararating sports is matched by his dedication to sharing them with others. Tom is deeply committed to getting more people involved in paramotoring and paragliding, believing in the transformative power of these activities to inspire and uplift.