Flight Lieutenant Rich Taylor
Flight Lieutenant Rich Taylor grew up in the United Kingdom where he first became interested in aviation after attending nearby military air shows.
Rich studied Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University, during which he also completed Elementary Flying Training as a member of the University of Wales Air Squadron.
Following graduation in 2001, he joined the Royal Air Force and completed Initial Officer Training before continuing flying training on the Tucano and Hawk aircraft, then flying the Tornado GR4 ground attack aircraft operationally and on international exercises as a member of 31 Squadron ‘Goldstars’.
In 2009, Rich returned to the Tucano as a Qualified Flying Instructor teaching trainee pilots and instructors.
In 2023, Rich transferred to the RAAF and moved to Sale, VIC. He joined No. 1 Flying Training School to instruct trainees on the PC-21 before moving to Central Flying School in January 2025. Rich has over 3700 military flying hours.
Rich is extremely excited to join the Roulettes for his first season with the team and looks forward to wowing the crowds with the Corkscrew!
In his spare time, he enjoys photography, attempting to surf and exploring more of Australia with his family in their caravan.