FORMER St Mary's College pupil Gary Hilton has joined tour giant Airtours as a pilot.

Gary, 33, of Blackburn, previously worked for Brymon Airways, part of British Airways, as a captain.

In his new role he will be based at Manchester Airport and flying to European and worldwide resorts in Airbus A320 aircraft.

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