An Officer and Her Gentleman: Two aviators. Two cockpits. One journey.

Two aviators. Two perspectives. One extraordinary journey. In An Officer and Her Gentleman, Mandy Hickson, one of the RAF’s first female fast jet pilots, and her husband Craig Hickson, a Royal Navy pilot and commercial airline captain, share their powerful story of courage, resilience, and love, both in the air and in life. From combat missions over Iraq to navigating fear, failure, and family, their story reveals what it takes to thrive under pressure. But it’s not just about flying — it’s about overcoming obstacles, embracing difference, and redefining success. Craig’s journey with dyslexia adds a deeply human layer to their story. Once told he’d “never make it” at school, he proved that determination and curiosity can outfly any limitation. His experience shines a light on learning differently — and leading with empathy. For readers who loved Michelle Obama’s “Becoming”, Lessons in Chemistry, Ant Middleton, or Top Gun: Maverick, this is an uplifting true story about breaking barriers, finding purpose, and believing in yourself - even when the odds are stacked against you. Perfect for readers of: - Inspirational memoirs and leadership stories - Women in aviation and armed forces - Overcoming failure, fear, or imposter syndrome - True stories of love, courage, and resilience - Learning differently and embracing neurodiversity