Brand new book just published on behalf of the Fleet Air Arm Officers' Association and edited by Lt Cdr Charles Manning AFC,RN. It's called "Fly Navy - The View from the Cockpit, 1945 -2000".
It consists of 95 first hand experiences and narrow escapes written by aircrew of that period. I was a bystander (or "goofer" in naval parlance)in five of the incidents from the 60's and can vouch for their accuracy. Some of the escapes are truly amazing and will make the hair on the back of your head prickle!
An excellent read for aviators from all backgrounds, but especially poignant for those who have been involved in Naval Aviation.
Price £19.95 hardback. 224 pages with many incident photos.
Available from Pen & Sword Books. Tel 01226-734555 with credit card details or
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ISBN 085052 732 5
.......and no, I don't have any connection with the publishers - it's just a damn good read!!
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