Iain Chalmers | UK Defence Journal

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Iain leads Affinity as Managing Director, with overall responsibility for the company and its activities regulated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, where he also serves as the Accountable Manager. A former RAF pilot and Tornado Squadron Commander, Iain served for 22 years as a Qualified Flying Instructor and fast jet pilot. Since leaving the RAF, he has built a strong track record in civilian business leadership, delivering service-focused projects both within and beyond the defence sector.

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Back to basics – the fundamentals of flying

June 3, 2026

In an age of platforms and sensors, Affinity's Iain Chalmers argues that credible air power still rests on the unglamorous fundamentals: disciplined training, airworthiness and well-developed people.

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