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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

@katherinealee

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Airline Pilot | MSc Human Factors in Aviation | RAFAC Officer | Chair @aviationinreach | Presenter of #TheHumanFactor | All views my own

West Berkshire

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@katherinealee

Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

It’s been a pretty awesome day at Buckingham Palace for my investiture. Official photos to follow but very pleased to have @FPForceCdr by my side, making me smile & ironing my shirt this morning when I was far too nervous…! It’s very much time for a drink to celebrate 🍸

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Air Cdre Jamie Thompson

2 years

So proud of @katherinealee @aircadets on her MBE Investiture today at Buckingham Palace by HRH Duke of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal , followed by an excellent meal @TheRAFClub ! Now for a couple of celebratory G&Ts with the best company!

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

4 years

When someone ends their own life, the pain they’re feeling is undeniable. It’s not a selfish act, it’s a symptom of an illness, a decision made when there seem to be no alternatives. My dad’s final words will forever stay with me, but they speak volumes. #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay

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3 years

This is more excitement than anyone needs on the apron 😱✈️ #avgeek #aviation

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3 years

Helicopters are *not* my thing but this is impressive. Makes me very glad my runways stay still! #avgeek #aviation #pilot

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3 years

Not a bad office, really, is it? #WePilots #avgeek #boeing

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3 years

Busy day at the office! But it’s been awesome to be back 🥰✈️ #avgeek #aviation #pilotlife #boeing

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3 years

B-52 crosswind takeoff 🛫 Looks more impressive than it is, but nevertheless, worth a watch! #avgeek #aviation

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@katherinealee

Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Stumbled across this video earlier. Iconic ✈️ I know exactly who’s going to crawl out of the woodwork on this one (!) but got to admit it’s an impressive sight! #avgeek #aviation

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2 years

A stunningly clear night over London last night as we headed back from Tunisia #avgeek #aviation #WePilots #city

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@katherinealee

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3 years

Another day, another Africa trip! 🇨🇻 #aviation #avgeek #WePilots

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@katherinealee

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3 years

Is this not one of the most awesome #avgeek photos you’ve ever seen?! 😍✈️

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3 years

Not a bad office view, really, is it? #avgeek #boeing #sunset #WePilots

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@katherinealee

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3 years

This 👇🏻 is a bit nuts. But also the coolest thing I’ve had all year…

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3 years

The vortices in this ✈️ video are just 😍 #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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@katherinealee

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2 years

Off to Santorini this morning, from a rather damp Birmingham. Looking forward to some amazing views! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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3 years

It’s an absolute beast! ✈️ #avgeek #aviation #an225 #WePilots

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3 years

Sometimes these views are really special indeed #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Early start for a quick Ibiza and back - another Max flight! ✈️ #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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@katherinealee

Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Looks like a soggy day in Bhutan, but I’d love to give this approach a try! Where would you most love to fly into…? #avgeek #aviation #airport

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3 years

Well this is sporting! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

1 year

The 737 MAX has one particular ergonomic design which catches pilots out regularly. Guess how often radio transmissions are made on the clock?

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@katherinealee

Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Lovely to receive this in the post; it’s not every day you get a letter from Kensington Palace! #aircadets

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

4 years

I did some actual flying today! It was a bit windy... #pilotlife #avgeek #aviation #boeing

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

4 years

I need more #aviation and less reality on my timeline today. So, with a photo (and a few words because I’m appalling at air recce), what’s your absolute favourite aircraft? Yes, just one! For me, it’s got to be Concorde - iconic & evocative ✈️ #avgeek

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

There’s something about London at night… #aviation #WePilots #aerialviews

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

4 years

This video still makes me smile - my first landing on the 737. Name the airport? Missing this so much! ✈️ #avgeek #aviation #boeing

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Don’t tell me #aviation isn’t awesome… I am absolutely not brave enough for this. But wow, what accurate flying! 🙌🏻✈️ #avgeek #pilotlife #upsidedown

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3 years

There’s something about a really hefty crosswind that’s just so satisfying to land in sometimes! #aviation #avgeek #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

There’s nowhere I feel quite as home as in the skies #WePilots #avgeek #aviation #Boeing

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Love this Timelapse video of our departure from BHX earlier, thanks to a new cabin crew member on the jump seat! #WePilots #Boeing #avgeek #aviation

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3 years

Every now and then, you see a bit of footage that makes you smile immediately. This is one of those moments. Iconic. #avgeek #aviation #redarrows #QOTS

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

Despite it all feeling rather surreal, the formal photos from last week make me smile - what a day!

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Three more days til I get to see this again 😍✈️ #avgeek #aviation #backtowork

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Let’s go flying! Can’t wait ✈️ #avgeek #aviation #boeing #WePilots

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3 years

Listen to the sound of this beauty 😍 #avgeek #aviation

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3 years

Talk about a short field take off! ✈️ #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Thrilled that my last flight of being 31 was a MAX sector. Finally! What a beauty she is to fly. #avgeek #aviation #boeing #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Watching a rocket launch from your aircraft window would be pretty incredible! ✈️🚀 #avgeek #aviation #space

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@katherinealee

Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

The internet tells me it’s been 4 years since my first 737 flight 👇🏻 somewhere canaries-bound if I recall. Not sure anyone would’ve predicted the madness of the following years at this point, but it’s nice to be reminded of those tiny achievements. #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Gorgeous evening! Off to Palma; looking forward to some stunning night time views ✈️ #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

Tomorrow, I’m off flying again. Leave has been awesome, but it’ll be nice to get back into the air. But where am I going? Take a guess…👇🏻

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

There’s something truly magical, and very special, about getting to see these views! #aviation #avgeek #WePilots #night

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Taken on our flight home from #ibiza earlier - which airport did we fly over?! Absolutely gin clear views! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

4 years

Great first day flying after over 4 months of not flying - definitely took more thinking than usual but I’m so pleased to be back! #pilotlife #boeing #femalepilot #avgeek #ibiza

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

Back in the office & today, it’s a rather sunny Hurghada and back! Flight time of nearly 6 hours on the way home 😱 #avgeek #aviation #WePilots #egypt

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

1 year

24 years ago today, my Dad took his own life. I remember that day incredibly clearly, and it’s had such an impact on who I’ve become. Of course, I miss him every day, and I wish he could see me now. But it does mean that I know how important talking about suicide is.

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

It was a very pleasant surprise today to learn that my application to the Royal Aeronautical Society @AeroSociety was not only accepted but upgraded, and I’ve been offered the grade of Fellow. Not a bad start to the week!

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Nothing like a bit of unusual cargo! Pilots - what’s the most unique thing you’ve ever had in the hold? Ive had a few dead bodies but certainly can’t beat a pallet of camels! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Very excited to have many flights on my august roster, on the MAX and the NG, to everywhere from Santorini to Mahon to Zakynthos. Can’t wait to get back flying properly! 😍✈️ #avgeek #aviation #WePilots #Boeing

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

4 years

Just over 21 years ago, my father, a British Airways Pilot, died at home. He killed himself. He wasn’t the first airline pilot to reach breaking point and he won’t be the last. We know that suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 50 in the UK but... [1/5]

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Cheeky Spanish walkaround 🙌🏻 #aviation #mallorca #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

It’s #wingfriday again! Well, if I must… I know it’s mostly engine, with a little teaser of wing, but it’s so beautiful 😍✈️ #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Well, we got here in one piece! Few minutes enjoying the Spanish sun and it’s home time again ✈️ #avgeek #aviation #WePilots #Boeing

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

7 months

Completely coincidentally, earlier in the week, I was lucky enough to fly with an all female flight deck - two of us operating and a new SO on the jumpseat. It’s incredible how many people commented positively about it. Visibility really does matter. #IWD2024

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

It’s a long day out today, having just landed in Paphos. It can get rather busy down this way, with some challenging ATC issues & regular GPS jamming too. Here’s to a painless flight back and landing before sunrise! ✈️ #aviation #WePilots #Cyprus

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

4 years

Got to admit, it does look pretty Gucci! #avgeek #aviation #flightdeck

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3 years

It doesn’t matter how often I see this, nor how much I understand the physics 🚁 It still blows my mind. #avgeek #aviation

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

It was lovely yesterday to get flying & taking passengers on holiday. Crawled into bed at 0230, so definitely feeling the effects of it today, but can’t wait to do it again! Where’s top of your ‘to visit’ list for this year...? #avgeek #aviation #pilotlife #boeing

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3 years

Must admit - this is an impressive bit of airmanship. Even if it is from a helicopter 🚁😶 #avgeek #aviation

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3 years

Bought a new summer dress recently - what do we think? Sunshine ready with sunglasses and everything 🙌🏻

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3 years

Bedtime, and a good memory to end the day on! ✈️ #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

Well, wasn’t it a beautiful sunset over Germany today? It’s moments like this that I really do appreciate how lucky I am! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots #Boeing

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2 years

Coffee in hand & off to Alicante today; a short hop to Spain to finish off a long week! #WePilots #avgeek #aviation

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3 years

Principles of flight in action! #vortices #aviation #avgeek

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2 years

Off on today’s adventure - any guesses where to? Enjoyed being recognised by our refueller today too; funny! #WePilots #avgeek #officeviews

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Beach strips are cool and all, but this definitely isn’t a seaplane 🤔 #avgeek #aviation

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

A few thoughts on #IWD2022 - a 🧵 Aviation is one of the industries with a huge gender disparity. There are likely many reasons for this, but women make up only approx 5% of airline pilots in the UK. This 👇🏻 is what a pilot looks like. Representation matters. 1/n

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

This photo tells a story… #pawprints #aviation #avgeek

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2 years

When on holiday, it’s the law to sample the local beer…right? #albania #tirana #niksicko

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

1 year

One of our newest cabin crew sat in the jump seat for landing into Heraklion this morning; her video certainly shows quite how beautiful the weather was! #crete #greece #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Wasn’t a bad night in the skies last night… #WePilots #avgeek #aviation

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

The Beluga is almost surreal looking! An impressive looking aircraft though. I’d love to go visit Airbus (and actually Boeing - seriously on the to do list! Who’s with me?) #avgeek #aviation #airbus #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

Over 20k followers hit today? Absolute madness! Glad I entertain you lot! Enjoy this video of today’s flight approaching the Alps as a thank you 👇🏻✈️ #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

It’s a rather misty morning here in Birmingham but we’re off to Sharm El Sheikh & back. Long day out today! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Anyone worried about how they fit phys into their job? Worry no more 👇🏻 ✈️ #aviation #pushback #muscle #avgeek

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

Final day this week and we’re off to Skiathos! It’s a challenging little airport to fly into; Captains only landing but busy all round. #avgeek #aviation

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

There’s something about this that just makes me smile… #aviation #avgeek #gliding

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3 years

Sunny walkaround in Palma. Love it! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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3 years

It’s a chilly day in Manchester but we’re off to Banjul for a few days of sunshine 🙌🏻✈️ #WePilots #aviation #gambia

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2 years

It’s a retro 737 today…! #avgeek #aviation #Boeing

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3 years

😍🏔✈️ #viewsfordays #WePilots #avgeek #aviation #Alps

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

Lord of thunderstorms over the Balkans as we flew back from Rhodes this evening, I was lucky to catch this one as it lit up 🌩 We avoid CBs by many miles as they are incredibly treacherous for aviation, but they’re impressive to see! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

8 months

It’s not the most comfortable jumpseat going, but the views are pretty spectacular!

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2 years

What a stunning sunset on the way down to Egypt! Do so love these views ✈️

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

This is one of the most amazing #aviation photographs I’ve seen in a while. An old @flybe Q400 (one I’ve flown myself as it happens) converted into a water bomber for Conair. Loving the repurposing and its new lease of life! #avgeek #bombardier 📷 - Kyle Clarkson

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4 years

Stunningly clear day over the Alps. It’s days like this where I’m really reminded how lucky I am. #officeviews #boeing #travel #pilotlife

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3 years

This…makes me feel slightly nauseous 😶✈️ #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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3 years

What a view! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

While buying a coffee, I was asked by a passenger if I was “wearing that uniform for a joke” Words failed me. His friends at least had the good grace to look embarrassed! Anyway, off we go to Sal for a few days of sunshine. Any tips for what I should do? #aviation #capeverde

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3 years

This is definitely not what’s meant to happen! #aviation #avgeek #WePilots

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2 years

Off to Antalya today, on a rather windy afternoon here in Birmingham. The sun’s shining, though, and it’s good to be here! #WePilots #avgeek #aviation #Boeing

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3 years

Clear for takeoff…? 🤔✈️ #aviation #avgeek

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3 years

“Do you have a boyfriend? Does he mind that you fly planes?” Genuinely got asked this in the pub today; have I fallen through a time vortex and returned to the ‘40s or something?! 😶 #femalepilot #aviation #wehavethevotetoo

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

So, the goal is 10k followers by my bday in July. No reason other than it feels like a good way to celebrate. All support appreciated, in exchange for more #avgeek photos of course! ✈️😁

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@katherinealee

Katy Lee MBE ✈️

4 years

After @lauraviatrix commented yesterday about female pilots, I think we need a photo thread on girls who fly. This is what a pilot looks like. Who’s up for sharing their photos in a little thread too? @carolvorders @AMFitEpsom @LaurenAirshows @kclepley #avgeek #aviation

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

And it’s done! Flight Instructor Rating renewed after a very long time away from it. More than a little relieved to have ticked that box! ✈️ #WePilots #avgeek #aviation #exhausted

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Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Me: a highly trained airline pilot Also me: just walked into a doorframe while trying to go through the door. Entirely sober 🤦🏼‍♀️

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@katherinealee

Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

More epic #aviation (even if it is a 🚁) - airlifting cows! #avgeek

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@katherinealee

Katy Lee MBE ✈️

3 years

Stunning night! #avgeek #aviation #WePilots #Greece

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@katherinealee

Katy Lee MBE ✈️

2 years

It’s rather nice and cool down in Kos today, compared to back home…! 👀✈️ #avgeek #WePilots #Greece

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