E.P. Dixon (Paddy) joined the RAF in Logistics and Material Management.

Worked for Lockheed Aircraft in Saudi Arabia as project management for the Civil Air Traffic control systems for the whole of Saudi from the desert upwards.

He joined McAlpine Helicopters, Eurocopter, Airbus Helicopters. Worked on many projects including PBH,SBH, RBH  and FMP to support the police and air ambulance helicopters.