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Aviation Books to read
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A very insightful read about the life of a former Army Air Corps pilot who transferred to the SAS's flying squadron, then to the SAS itself, then to SIS.
It contains more "first revelations" about just what the British got up to on the mainland during the Falklands War.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kisses-Nimbus- ... 1911525778
It contains more "first revelations" about just what the British got up to on the mainland during the Falklands War.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kisses-Nimbus- ... 1911525778
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That sounds interesting.
In this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.
JAVELIN Boys (Steve Bond ) 5 stars
Was 14 when aircraft first flew 66 years ago ... strewth....although regarded as Marmite to some , It became my favourite aircraft ( SAD )
Really enjoyed the book , many good stories /snippets ..history of aircraft built, the many accidents, the frequent problems with the Sapphires...
Good colour photo section....tales of pilots - Looping the aircraft...Diving Supersonically....performing a "Twinkle roll' (without warning the back seater..
Taking a 'stripped down' T3 up to 58.000ft etc ...etc
....good deal on Google
Really enjoyed the book , many good stories /snippets ..history of aircraft built, the many accidents, the frequent problems with the Sapphires...
Good colour photo section....tales of pilots - Looping the aircraft...Diving Supersonically....performing a "Twinkle roll' (without warning the back seater..
Taking a 'stripped down' T3 up to 58.000ft etc ...etc
....good deal on Google
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One of my areas of interest is the Canberra PR7 / PR9 and in particular the photo reconnaissance role, how this was delivered, equipment, mission planning, flight profiles etc. I cannot seem to find much published material about this specific area. If anyone has suggestions about good books or other relevant publications I would be grateful for the heads up.
Thanks
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Bought this but personally found it quite disappointing, thin on fact and personal & flying experiences, contradicts itself in a few places and some of the chronology around the Falklands campaign seems wrong.page_verify wrote:A very insightful read about the life of a former Army Air Corps pilot who transferred to the SAS's flying squadron, then to the SAS itself, then to SIS.
It contains more "first revelations" about just what the British got up to on the mainland during the Falklands War.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kisses-Nimbus- ... 1911525778
In this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.
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Picked up The Vulcan Boys, The Valiant Boys & The Victor Boys today on sale at The Works today for just £7 each
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Yep, Roughcutter!.! Did the same the other day in Bury St. Edmunds. I hope The Works keeps them coming like that!. I now have seven of the series, and excellent they all are!.
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All good reads. I have the Victor, Lightning, Harrier,Jaguar & Tornado boys. Will have to pop to the works tomorrow.
Gareth
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Just started Apache Dawn looks good so far
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SHADY LADY - 1500hrs flying the U2 . Lt Col Rick Bishop . ISBN 978-1-91080-909-9 . Thanks Santa . Very informative , great insight . Recommended particularly for Fairford 'Dragon Hunters'.
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I don't know wether this is the correct section to ask this but, I have the book "Fighting Force" from the RAF's 90th Anniversary 10 Years Ago, now I was wondering wether anyone knows wether there is a similar Book planned for This Years 100th Centenary Anniversary?
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There is one coming soon. https://www.waterstones.com/book/raf-10 ... 0233005263
Is there anything extra to write about apart from a few humanitarian operations? from the 90 year one. But 10 years of closures and force reduction withdrawals would hardly be good publicity for the RAF.
Is there anything extra to write about apart from a few humanitarian operations? from the 90 year one. But 10 years of closures and force reduction withdrawals would hardly be good publicity for the RAF.
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BJ
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BJ
Always Watching: Always Listening
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Not much of an engineer
Autobiography of Sir Stanley Hooker
Added 70 mph to the speed of a spitfire first pop...........
I bought this book in 1985 & still have the vhs tape of the tv item.fortunately both still available.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Much-Engin ... ley+hooker
& the video here on our friendly portal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by4lH2whhjk
interesting life to which we owe a lot !
Autobiography of Sir Stanley Hooker
Added 70 mph to the speed of a spitfire first pop...........
I bought this book in 1985 & still have the vhs tape of the tv item.fortunately both still available.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Much-Engin ... ley+hooker
& the video here on our friendly portal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by4lH2whhjk
interesting life to which we owe a lot !
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Geoffrey Wellum First Light is currently Kindle deal of the day on Amazon for 99p (16/3/2018)
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The brilliant Chickenhawk by Robert Mason is Kindle deal of the day on Amazon for 99p today only (23/03)
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Chickenhawk is unmissable!!!!!!.
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I've just started to read the museum's latest publication: Station of Nations – The History of RAF Balderton
Last Sunday I was also privileged to meet two of the veterans who contributed to the book, this was during the RAF Balderton Commemoration at the museum; very thought provoking.
Last Sunday I was also privileged to meet two of the veterans who contributed to the book, this was during the RAF Balderton Commemoration at the museum; very thought provoking.
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Just picked up 'RAF100 the official story' by James Holland £14.99 in Costco. Cover price is £25.00. If you have a card I'd check out your local branch.
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'RAF100 the Official Story' by James Holland is available in The Works for 12.00. Has a slightly different title: The Story of the RAF 1918-2018, and a different front cover but the content is identical.
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For anyone with a Kindle, today's deal include Dambuster: The Life of Guy Gibson VC by Susan Ottaway for 99p
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