RED ARROWS PT 2

Red 9 - Squadron Leader Martin Higgins (Squadron Leader = Major)

Squadron Leader Martin Higgins (35) is in his third year on the Red Arrows. Higgy was born in Bristol and educated at Colston School, Stapleton where he was a member of the Combined Cadet Force. Higgy studied Aeronautics and Astronautics at Southampton University, before joining the Royal Air Force at the age of 21.
After completing initial flying training, Higgy undertook a Qualified Flying Instructor tour at Royal Air Force Valley on the Hawk aircraft. He was then was selected to fly the Tornado F3 aircraft, a two-seat supersonic fighter used by the Royal Air Force in an air defence role. During his time flying the Tornado F3, Higgy served on No. 43 (Fighter) Squadron and No. 56 (Reserve) Squadron at Royal Air Force Leuchars, and amassed 800 hours on this aircraft type. He flew in exercises in the USA, Canada and Belgium, and operationally in Iraq.
Higgy is married to Shazia, also an officer in the Royal Air Force. When he can find the time, Higgy enjoys surfing and scuba diving and hopes to complete an Ironman Triathlon in the near future.
“Flying as a member of the Red Arrows is still as challenging as my first training sortie with the Team.”

Inspirational! Thats the word to explain these 9 daredevil pilots whom had travelled everywhere in the world to show their skills. Probably meet him in Langkawi next week and start talking about his Ironman craze! So next photo probably a short Major and tall Squadron Leader who wish to complete their Ironman race.