Michael crotty biography

For the Irish prelate of the Catholic Church, see Michael Francis Crotty.

Air CommodoreMichael Paul Crotty, CBE.,^[1]F.C.I.L.T, M.C.I.P.S,^[2] (born 14 April 1941) usually referred to as Paul Crotty, is a retired senior Royal Air Force Commander and Aerospace director.

RAF career

Educated at Pembroke Grammar from 1952 to 1959 and following a 2(1) degree in Modern History and Politics from the University of Wales (Swansea), Crotty joined the Royal Air Force in 1962^[3] and trained at RAF Jurby and RAF Kirton in Lindsey.

Crotty was stationed in Singapore from 1963 to 1965, also spending 6 months at RAF Kuching in North Borneo In 1966 he moved to RAF Finningley before moving to HQ Bomber Command at RAF High Wycombe in 1968.

From 1970 to 1973 Crotty commanded his own squadron at RAF Honington after being promoted from Flight Lieutenant to Squadron Leader^[4]

Crotty then took a sabbatical after being chosen to attend Ma