3 Squadron RAF flying English Electric Canberra B(I)8 light bombers in West Germany before becoming a flying instructor on Jet Provosts. He commanded a jet flying training unit, No. 50 Squadron RAF Avro Vulcan bomber squadron and a helicopter base.
A pilot for the Royal Air Force, he flew English Electric Canberras in West Germany before transitioning to instructing on Jet Provost aircraft. He held command positions over various units, including a jet training unit, an Avro Vulcan bomber squadron, and a helicopter base.