Chinook Crew 'Chick': Highs and Lows of Forces Life from the Longest Serving Female RAF Chinook Force Crewmember

“McConaghy shares many stories about off-duty time with her crew. As one of the few women serving on Chinooks, she emphasizes the positive relationships she developed based on mutual respect. She also offers an insight into what made the Chinook so special for her.” – The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation

Liz McConaghy, from a small town in County Down, spent a total of seventeen years flying with the RAF’s Chinook Fleet. Aged just 21, she was the youngest aircrew member to depl...