JOHN HURRELL - CHIEF FLYING INSTRUCTOR

John is an ex-Royal Air Force Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) with tours on Buccaneers, Tornado GR.1's and also Hawk T.1's. He saw active service in the 1st Gulf War as part of the RAF's Tornado force. John currently provides Instruction on the Bulldog for students working towards their AOPA Aerobatics Rating and is current on fast jets including L39 and Hawk T.1 based out of Blackpool.

When not flying fast jets, he enjoys flying the aircraft in the vintage historic aviation at The Shuttleworth Trust at Old Warden

John cites the Hunter as his favourite aircraft.