Steph joined the Squadron as a cadet in 1996 and was promoted at the ages of 14, 15, 16 and then 18 respectively, attaining the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer. She was awarded best female cadet in West Essex Wing twice and best female cadet in London Wing.

Steph’s enthusiasm for flying was obvious as a cadet and was rewarded with both an Air Training Corps Gliding Scholarship and a Royal Air Force Flying Scholarship. During this time Steph also found the time to attend four UK camps, the inaugural RAF/ATC Band Camp and an overseas camp at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.

Having left the Squadron to study law in 2001, Steph rejoined as a civilian instructor in January 2005. Steph became 2i/c Adjutant as well as the Squadrons Project Officer covering leadership, fieldcraft and first aid amongst others. In November 2009, Steph applied and was successfully commissioned into the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch).

Outside the Squadron, Steph left her job in the Civil Service to  pursue her music career as a  saxophonist and clarinettist. She is currently a peripatetic music teacher in numerous schools in East London as well as a freelancing session musician.