Mandy Hickson

An Officer, Not a Gentleman: The Inspirational Journey of a Pioneering Female Fighter Pilot

It's a job requiring years of ambition, training and commitment, but for Mandy Hickson it was a childhood dream that became reality.

Find out about Mandy's incredible journey to become one of the UK's first female, RAF fast-jet pilots and how she overcame many obstacles to develop the skills to succeed.

She will speak about her career and her book An Officer Not a Gentleman which charts her inspirational journey to become a pioneering female fighter pilot.

Mandy gives motivational speeches all over the world and we are thrilled she has agreed to open the Winchester Books Festival. Plus, she's a Winchester resident!

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