Richard Atha

Leeds Born and bred, 40-something Dad to three awesome Kids, hubby to a fabulous Wife and fledgling Private Pilot.

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@BBCSport The best news! 👍

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@mndassoc @sallynugent @BBCBreakfast Great news and very well deserved! What an incredible man. 👍

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@GuernseyAirport @British_Airways Well done to all involved. 👏

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@DrHelenFry I had the honour to celebrate her 100th birthday with her as well as attending her funeral. An incredible lady.

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

Chuffed to bits to be awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours list today.

I’m feeling very proud and grateful for the experiences and friendships that have shaped both my professional and personal life in the RAF.

On to the next adventure!

[Royal Air Force @RoyalAirForce]

👏 Proud to celebrate our personnel recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List 2025.

Congratulations to all recipients!

Full list: https://t.co/EFGhLjQWpa

[Dr Helen Fry | WWII Historian @DrHelenFry]

The heroines of yesterday.. 🕊️

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@DrHelenFry An amazing woman who I had the honour to meet in the final years of what was an incredible life. Listening to stories from the families of those she saved at her funeral, showed the impact her actions had on so many.

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@JoMiroquai92 An incredible woman. Many lovely memories shared of her during the service.

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@Fortnums There seems to be a theme here. We’ve spent money with F&M this year only to have a delivery date missed and no communication regarding anything to do with the order. Not a very good showing from a prestigious retailer such as yourselves. Now we have family members going without.

[John Nichol ✈ @JohnNicholRAF]

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[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@RAFAssociation @rafboulmer I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Rothbury House is the jewel in the crown of the RAF Association. I’ve loved every minute of my time visiting there when I was a RAFALO in the North East.

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@lisafoy46977249 @RAFAssociation One of my favourite places to visit. A jewel in the crown for the RAF Association. 👍

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@SkySportsRL Legend of a guy.

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@MikeLingPilot @BAESystemsAir @BAESystemsplc @rafredarrows And it was such a privilege for me that you took me flying in one! Happy Birthday Hawk. 👍

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@CWGC My Great Uncle is buried here. Thanks to the @CWGC for looking after him and his pals with such care.

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@carl_liversage @CWGC This is amazing Carl, particularly as Hottot is included!!

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@Flyer_Magazine Sad news. Dave sent me on my first solo at Scampton.

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@JoMiroquai92 Morning and afternoon! 😃

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@carl_liversage @CWGC Great news Carl! Top Job. 👍

[Richard Atha @richiea306]

@DrHelenFry I was privileged enough to attend her funeral. A very brave lady and at such an early age.