To commemorate the 25th anniversary since the lifting of the ban on LGBTQ+ people serving in the armed forces, Out North East is proud to welcome Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE DL to their Summer of Pride.
Carl Austin-Behan was born and raised in Manchester. On leaving school he worked in various retail roles before joining the Royal Airforce aged 19. His postings included the UK, Belize and Ascension Island. During active service Carl received a number of awards and recognition for his bravery, including the RAF Safety Centre’s Good Show Award, …