SHORTLY after finishing high school in Scotland, Angus Houston – the son of a British fighter pilot – applied to join the Royal Air Force but was rejected because he was too tall.
Devastated, he travelled to Australia in 1968 and worked on an outback farm before attempting two years later to fulfil his lifelong ambition to become a pilot.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
