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Steve Ford
Steve was born in Portsmouth, England and educated at St. John's College, Southsea.
Trained as a professional aircraft engineer, he holds aircraft engineering licences both sides of the Atlantic h...view moreSteve was born in Portsmouth, England and educated at St. John's College, Southsea.
Trained as a professional aircraft engineer, he holds aircraft engineering licences both sides of the Atlantic having served a full apprenticeship with British Caledonian Airways.
Full independent Airline Transport Pilot's Licences, again from both sides of the Atlantic, coupled with a solid engineering background have provided extensive opportunities to exercise the two disciplines; with British Aerospace and from 1993 to 2016 with Virgin Atlantic Airways.
Steve remains passionate about the aviation industry which led him to write his first book "20 West". Believing that writing and descriptive prose will allow everyone interested in aviation, history, the technology and the thrill of flight, to become part of a never ending journey.
His second book "Flight Envelopes", consists of individual editorial opinion pieces, some of which were first published in various journals and online blogs. Pulling together the authors honest and candid views on the aviation and aerospace industries as they stand today.
A third book is due to be published on the 8th February 2024: "Loving Life" - A personal perspective on supporting a partner who is undergoing cancer treatment.
For partners and family faced with a loved one's life changing event, whether it is a cancer diagnosis, illness or any form of health challenge, the question is, how do you cope and where on earth do you start?
This heart warming narrative of overcoming fear and anxiety, with hope and courage, is a truly inspirational guide to how we could all learn from those who have conquered their own fears.
Living in the West Midlands, in the county of Warwickshire, Steve continues to write and is adamant that he continues to learn.......view less