Wg Cdr (Retd) Paul Smyth, current UKIP Councillor in Norfolk County Council for Swaffham and ex-Tornado GR1/4 Nav, has been selected by UKIP to run for Parliament in the 2015 elections against the current incumbent, the Secretary of State for DEFRA, Elizabeth Truss. Details here -
UKIP pick councillor to take on Truss - Politics - Eastern Daily Press
Made me think, are there any other recently retired RAF officers in Parliament? I cannot think of any and, if elected, it would be good to see an ex-light blue officer in the House.
Good luck Paul
