AI # 426 : Sea King to Hawk T1 to Swordfish Craig Hickson PART 2

Aircrew Interview by Mike Young

May 28, 202633:20Games & Hobbies

Send us Fan Mail Royal Navy pilot, Craig Hickson shares what it was like going from the Sea King to flying the Hawk T1, moving on to fly the Swordfish, leaving the Navy for the airlines and becoming an author with his wi...

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