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Aviation Books to read
Re: Aviation Books to read
Just finished "Tornado Pilot" by Ian Black
Excellent book.. very informative and some great photos
Regards
Ben
Excellent book.. very informative and some great photos
Regards
Ben
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Hi guys and girls. There is a copy of Sled Driver on eBay at the moment for all the fellow Sled Heds:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SLED-DRIVER-s ... 2ebb404785" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Excellent book and seldom seen. Still got 6 days too go. Good luck if anyone decides too bid.
Matt.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SLED-DRIVER-s ... 2ebb404785" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Excellent book and seldom seen. Still got 6 days too go. Good luck if anyone decides too bid.
Matt.
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Picked up a book called Barracuda Pilot for 40P today in the Library sale. Great read so far!
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'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
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Some great reads here, and all free to download!
USAF publications.
http://www.afhso.af.mil/booksandpublica ... eindex.asp
(Sierra Hotel is quite a read!)
USAF publications.
http://www.afhso.af.mil/booksandpublica ... eindex.asp
(Sierra Hotel is quite a read!)
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I'm currently reading "Hellfire" by Ed Macy. A right cracking read.
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It is that!!daz greenwood wrote:I'm currently reading "Hellfire" by Ed Macy. A right cracking read.
Cheers
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
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I am currently re-reading "From the Cockpit: Harrier GR3" by Michael Shaw published by Ian Allen.
This book gives a detailed look at the planning and execution of a training mission for two Harriers from No1 squadron, starting from Wittering, low level trhough Wales, to strike the defences at a dam, then onto a communications site, re-fuel over Devon, then onto another target and to land at a forward operating base (RAF Nethavon - I think) and live under canvas for a few days.
This book gives a detailed look at the planning and execution of a training mission for two Harriers from No1 squadron, starting from Wittering, low level trhough Wales, to strike the defences at a dam, then onto a communications site, re-fuel over Devon, then onto another target and to land at a forward operating base (RAF Nethavon - I think) and live under canvas for a few days.
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Just finished 'Fighter Pilot' by Paul Richey! Great account of 1 Squadrons action in France at the beginning of World War 2.
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Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
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Roland White's latest book 'Storm Front', is now available in paperback. Just picked up a copy in Asda for £3.85.
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Just finished 'Down South', the diary of Chris Parry who was the RN Observer on 'Humphrey', HMS Antrims Wessex 3 during the Falklands conflict. An enjoyable account written 'as it happened'.
Now started to read 'Scram' by Harry Benson, a Wessex 5 'Junglie' pilots experience during the Falklands.
Now started to read 'Scram' by Harry Benson, a Wessex 5 'Junglie' pilots experience during the Falklands.
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"100 Days" by Sandy Woodward.
First chapter really grabs you by the throat. . . . then doesn't let go until the end.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Hundred-Day ... 0006378412
First chapter really grabs you by the throat. . . . then doesn't let go until the end.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Hundred-Day ... 0006378412
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Some bloke in the pub told me about this! Thats now in the basket!garyscott wrote:"100 Days" by Sandy Woodward.
First chapter really grabs you by the throat. . . . then doesn't let go until the end.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Hundred-Day ... 0006378412
Cheers
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
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Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
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If its the one thing i tell you to spend money on ever, believe me you wont be disappointed. It really is quite a read. The pressures of war, and first chapter starts with HMS Sheffield being hit . . . . HARD.Flyingmonster wrote:Some bloke in the pub told me about this! Thats now in the basket!garyscott wrote:"100 Days" by Sandy Woodward.
First chapter really grabs you by the throat. . . . then doesn't let go until the end.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Hundred-Day ... 0006378412
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This is a great thread,
Surprised that Don Charlwoods "No Moon Tonight" hasn't been mentioned yet. A wonderfully written story of his tour with 103 squadron at RAF Elsham Wolds during 1942/3, it's a fitting tribute to those lads who didn't return.
I first read it about 15yrs back and must have read it a dozen times since, can't recommend it highly enough.
Surprised that Don Charlwoods "No Moon Tonight" hasn't been mentioned yet. A wonderfully written story of his tour with 103 squadron at RAF Elsham Wolds during 1942/3, it's a fitting tribute to those lads who didn't return.
I first read it about 15yrs back and must have read it a dozen times since, can't recommend it highly enough.
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"Llanbedr Airfield 1941-2012" by Wendy Mills,
Very good read if anybody is interested in target drones and there useful experiments from ww2,to cold war missile systems and up to the ASSRAM , all used on various drones from Llanbedr, its a follow on from her first book "Target Rolling" 1941-2002
Very good read if anybody is interested in target drones and there useful experiments from ww2,to cold war missile systems and up to the ASSRAM , all used on various drones from Llanbedr, its a follow on from her first book "Target Rolling" 1941-2002
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Just finished "Boys At War" by Russell Margerison.
A well written account of his time as an air gunner with 625sqn and subsequently as a POW and a his journey back across a defeated Germany to the UK. Uncomfortable reading in parts but well worthwhile.
A well written account of his time as an air gunner with 625sqn and subsequently as a POW and a his journey back across a defeated Germany to the UK. Uncomfortable reading in parts but well worthwhile.
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Any idea where I can buy this, looked on Amazon but they've only got Target Rolling ?jindivik wrote:"Llanbedr Airfield 1941-2012" by Wendy Mills,
Very good read if anybody is interested in target drones and there useful experiments from ww2,to cold war missile systems and up to the ASSRAM , all used on various drones from Llanbedr, its a follow on from her first book "Target Rolling" 1941-2002
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I'm halfway through 'Lightning Boys' at the mo, cracking read. I've got 'Nimrod Rise & Fall' by Tony Blackman to read once I've finished 'Lightning Boys'.
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Nimrod by Bill Gunston..A real eye opener and quite comprehensive. I've enjoyed it very much.
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I've just finished Hostile Skies by Dave Morgan again - superb read!!
Next up is the Death of Manfred Von Ricthofen
Next up is the Death of Manfred Von Ricthofen
Cheers
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager