John Hunter
Born in England of Scottish parents John Hunter has a varied and interesting background.
John joined the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth in 1977. After graduation in 1978, he spent time at sea in HMS Norfolk before joining the Royal Naval Engineering College in Plymouth. After graduating with a degree in Engineering, John went to sea in HMS Sheffield before going to Australia in December 1981. A few months later, in May 1982, HMS Sheffield was sunk during the Falklands campaign. On return from Australia, he attended the submarine school in Portsmouth before training as a diver. John spent several years as a submarine engineer and diver before being appointed to the Ministry of Defence as a Naval Officer.
After leaving the Royal Navy, in 1988, John spent most of his career in High Tech Sales and General Management of High Tech companies.
In the 90s John lived near Paris for 5 years and is a fluent french speaker, as well as a competent skier.
He has restored and keeps a 1971 classic sports car.
An experienced public speaker John runs a company providing training, presentations and motivational speeches , he enjoys meeting people from all walks of life.
Flying Experience
John first started flying gliders in 1983. In 1989 he obtained his Single Engine Plane licence and added an instrument rating in 1991. John has over 700 hours of flying experience gained in Europe and the USA.
Qualifications
Private Pilot Licence with Instrument Rating
Chartered Engineer
International level 4 French
Scuba Rescue Diver
Large Goods Vehicle (semi-trailer) licence
Links
BBC Radio Wiltshire - interview at Minute 8:10
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