The CAPB Podcast - Liz McConaghy "Chinook Crew Chick"
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Next up on The CAPB Podcast is best selling author and RAF Veteran, Liz McConaghy. We laughed for the whole time recording this episode, Liz is Veteran Royalty and her honesty and authenticity coupled with a wicked sense of humour made this one an absolute scream !!
Liz McConaghy's remarkable journey encompasses a distinguished 17-year tenure as the longest-serving female crewmember on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet. Hailing from a small town in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, she embarked on her aviation career, commencing on her 19th birthday at RAF Cranwell, marking the inception of her remarkable journey aboard Chinook helicopters.
Distinguished by her role as the youngest aircrew member to deploy to Iraq at just 21, and as the sole female crewman on the Chinook wing for a remarkable four years, Liz's narrative is an extraordinary testament to her uniqueness
Liz McConaghy's story serves as a beacon of hope for those who have navigated the darkest corners of life, seeking the tools within themselves to rebuild a pathway to a new existence.
She has embraced her role as an ambassador for mental health, with a particular focus on PTSD among veterans, proving that it need not define one's identity but can serve as a chapter of life that imparts invaluable lessons and, most importantly, moved on from.
Hope you enjoy.
Team CAPB
United States
