Author Alan Sillitoe dies
 

He was probably the only writer to ever work as an ATCO, as he did in the 50s. Apart, of course, "The loneliness of a long-distance runner", which is a great book.

ATC and Writer
 

I am not familiar with Alan Sillitoe, but we have an Australian author who was a controller for many years, Don Charlwood. I have read many of his books about WW2 and Sailing Ships. He also recorded the history of Australian ATC in "Takeoff to Touchdown" which was at one time required reading for Aussie Controllers.
Don Charlwood: biography

It is sad when these gifted people pass on, but they leave a legacy in their works.

J

As an ATC, and a marathon runner, I present my respects. This is a sad news for today.

RIP, Mr. Sillitoe.

Dave Graves, ex-Heathrow, wrote a book on ATC for enthusiasts. He also is no longer with us.

RIP Alan...

Don Charlwood is thankfully still with us, as evidenced by a recent letter to a friend of mine. His beautifully written book No Moon Tonight stands as a tribute to all those lost on Bomber Command ops.

I believe a Manchester ATCO called Mike Hughes has also written a book. Also, according to a speaker at our aviation group, a senior controller there once wrote a sizable tome on German tanks.
Arnold Field was also an ATCO/writer.

The tank man would be Max Hundleby, Watch Manager long retired.

Leo Marriot, ex Newcastle Watch Supervisor, wrote many books on aviation and IIRC, ships. I have one of his books, Airports, Then & Now.

An American Controller wrote "Five Miles and a Thousand Feet", Got it up in the attic somewhere. I can't remember what it was about though.:confused:

My ex neighbour, Bob Ruffle, wrote several books on Soviet bloc aircraft.

Pete Bish, as well

Arnold Fields book was tedious in the extreme......and it was set out like MATS1.

Heathrow ATC: The First 50 Years by Brian Picket & Pete Bish

Excellent book by ex. Heathrow ATCO's:)