As Founder and CEO I proudly served in the Royal Air Force for over 15 years as a Chinook Helicopter Pilot and Training Captain and deployed on 5 tours of duty in Afghanistan as a Medical Evacuation Pilot. I began my military career as an Air Cadet and continue to enjoy giving back to any inspiring youngster whenever I can, supporting The Royal Air Force Reserve Forces throughout.

Both of my Senior Consultants have a military background with Billy Draper MBE still serving at present, and Andy Lawless, who enjoyed a full and colourful career as an RAF Wing Commander and Chinook Helicopter Pilot, serving in The Falkland Islands and Iraq, remains a member of The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Forces (Training Branch) to this day.

The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch), often abbreviated to RAFVR(T), is a Volunteer Reserve element of the Royal Air Force specifically appointed in a training role within the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Members of the RAFVR(T) operate part-time with people like Andy providing flight experience's for the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

Signing the Armed Forces Covenant was just the beginning of our journey here at Animo et Fide Ltd, and we proactively support employees like Andy in all aspects by providing at least 5 days’ additional leave, wherever possible, and at no financial disadvantage to them. 

We would like to thank everyone who continues to serve.