It’s a job requiring years of ambition, training and commitment, but for Mandy Hickson it was dream that became reality. Find out about Mandy’s incredible journey to become one of the UK’s first female, RAF fast-jet pilots and how she overcame many obstacles to develop the skills to succeed. She will speak about her career and her book An Officer Not A Gentleman which charts her inspirational journey to become a pioneering female fighter pilot. Mandy gives motivational speeches all over the world and we are thrilled she has agreed to open the Winchester Books Festival. Plus, she’s a Winchester resident!