18:00 – 19:00
Derby and Notts IMechE, the IET and Royal Aeronautical Society are pleased to present an evening with Matt Lindley.
Matt was one of the first openly gay pilots in the RAF. His story is one of self-motivation and resilience which led to a dream being fulfilled. In 1995 Matt was selected to be a pilot in the Royal Air Force. He flew many types of aircraft including the Hawk fighter jet. In 2000 he was selected to fly Her Majesty The Queen, members of the Royal Family and Government worldwide serving on the Royal Squadron. Whilst serving, he became a qualified flying instructor and VIP qualified Captain. He flew missions in the Sierra Leone, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.