The role of the HAC is really
to be an ambassador in every possible way
and the wider partnerships
And you can only do that
in the civvy street as I would say
So we have people who are very involved
people who were involved in policing, academia
and communities and people
So there's a real, broad
skills base
by by the formation of the Honorary Air Commodores role.
And we all get together
we think the RAF could do
how we can then promote some of the work
I remember being asked if I would consider
taking up the role, which was back in
2018, and I just was a bit
shocked and surprised.
But at the same time,
hugely honored
I felt privileged, obviously,
I just felt very privileged
where I could then start thinking
Of course, that's challenging
You know, that's not something I can do.
I don't have the skills for this.
And at the same time, you know, once
then realize actually, that's why
It feels like it's not just about me.
This is about lots of other people
to talk to me about the military
but also share in the pride that I feel
And I think that's probably
It's it's a connection with other people
and which is why
