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Commando Helicopter Aircrewman

Author : John Sheldon
Publisher : Air World
ISBN 13 : 1399093800
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Commando Helicopter Aircrewman written by John Sheldon and published by Air World. This book was released on 2022-01-28 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veteran aircrewman recounts his over five decades of service to the British military in this exciting memoir. This is the remarkable story of one man’s service in the Royal Navy, RAF and the Royal Naval Reserve Air Branch of the Fleet Air Arm. It is a flying career which lasted for an impressive 51 years and in which Warrant Officer Class 1 John Sheldon amassed over 8,000 hours in the air. Having joined the Royal Navy in 1968, as a fifteen-year-old boy entrant not long out of school, John was recruited into the Fleet Air Arm as a junior electrician. He went on to become a Commando Aircrewman and flew in all types of service helicopters and in all of their roles, from Arctic training in Norway to the balmy Mediterranean and the wilds of Canada. Having initially been involved in the evacuation of Cyprus and the Turkish invasion in 1974, in which his helicopter had to recover bodies from the water with a sprawl net, John went on to serve in Northern Ireland, was deployed to the South Atlantic in the Falklands War, where he operated from HMS Fearless and helped lift survivors from the RFA Sir Galahad tragedy, undertook a tour in Lebanon, and then saw action during the First Gulf War, in Bosnia, Sierra Leone and then in Afghanistan. In his extraordinary career, John was tasked with going around the UK undertaking aerial displays to support recruitment campaigns for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, as well as completing several tours as a Search and Rescue Aircrewman, Anti-Submarine Operator and also as an RN/RAF Test Aircrewman at the Rotary Wing Test Squadron at Boscombe Down. This unique memoir covers the military action that John encountered, the many incidents and close shaves he was involved in, and the friends he lost during his long and illustrious career. Praise forCommando Helicopter Aircrewman “This is an honest, readable, self-effacing record of an interesting career.” —Aeroplane Magazine “The amazing military career of John Sheldon – inspirational and above all, true.” —Books Monthly

Commando Helicopter Aircrewman: 51 Years in Action with the RN and RAF

Author : John Sheldon
Publisher : Air World
ISBN 13 : 9781399093798
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Commando Helicopter Aircrewman: 51 Years in Action with the RN and RAF written by John Sheldon and published by Air World. This book was released on 2022-04-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the remarkable story of one man's service in the Royal Navy, RAF and the Royal Naval Reserve Air Branch of the Fleet Air Arm. It is a flying career which lasted for an impressive 51 years and in which Warrant Officer Class 1 John Sheldon amassed over 8,000 hours in the air.Having joined the Royal Navy in 1968, as a fifteen-year-old boy entrant not long out of school, John was recruited into the Fleet Air Arm as a junior electrician. He went on to become a Commando Aircrewman and flew in all types of service helicopters and in all of their roles, from Arctic training in Norway to the balmy Mediterranean and the wilds of Canada.Having initially been involved in the evacuation of Cyprus and the Turkish invasion in 1974, in which his helicopter had to recover bodies from the water with a sprawl net, John went on to serve in Northern Ireland, was deployed to the South Atlantic in the Falklands War, where he operated from HMS Fearless and helped lift survivors from the RFA Sir Galahad tragedy, undertook a tour in Lebanon, and then saw action during the First Gulf War, in Bosnia, Sierra Leone and then in Afghanistan.In his extraordinary career, John was tasked with going around the UK undertaking aerial displays to support recruitment campaigns for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, as well as completing several tours as a Search and Rescue Aircrewman, Anti-Submarine Operator and also as an RN/RAF Test Aircrewman at the Rotary Wing Test Squadron at Boscombe Down.This unique memoir covers the military action that John encountered, the many incidents and close shaves he was involved in and the friends he lost during his long and illustrious career.

Air Commando

Author : Philip D. Chinnery
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312958817
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (588 download)

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Download or read book Air Commando written by Philip D. Chinnery and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-01-15 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the glider pilots who landed deep behind Jpanese lines, to the gunship crews who hunted over the dark jungle of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, to Desert Storm's Special Operations choppers, al the daring rescues and last-minute landings are here, straight from the Air Commandos' own stories. Includes eight-page photo insert.

Scram!

Author : Harry Benson
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1409051978
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Scram! written by Harry Benson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April 1982 Harry Benson was a 21-year-old Royal Navy commando helicopter pilot, fresh out of training and one of the youngest helicopter pilots to serve in the Falklands War. These pilots, nicknamed 'junglies', flew most of the land-based missions in the Falklands in their Sea King and Wessex helicopters. Much of what happened in the war - the politics, task force ships, Sea Harriers, landings, Paras and Marines - is well-known and documented. But almost nothing is known of the young commando helicopter pilots and aircrewmen who made it all happen on land and sea. This is their 'Boys Own' story, told for the very first time. Harry Benson has interviewed forty of his former colleagues for the book creating a tale of skill, initiative, resourcefulness, humour, luck, and adventure. This is a fast-paced, meticulously researched and compelling account written by someone who was there, in the cockpit of a Wessex helicopter. If you liked Apache, Vulcan 607 and Chickenhawk, you'll love Scram! The word "Scram" was used to warn other junglies to go to ground or risk being shot down by their own side as Argentinean jets blasted through 'bomb alley'.

Immediate Response

Author : Mark Hammond
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0718155521
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Immediate Response written by Mark Hammond and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-08-06 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2006 in Helmand saw British forces engaged in the most ferocious fighting since the Korean War. For much of the time they were hanging on by their fingertips, holed up in remote platoon houses, outnumbered, facing relentless assault and nearly overwhelmed. Only the Chinooks kept them in the game. But that meant their crews putting down in hot LZs, exposing their aircraft to withering attack from an enemy for whom downing one of the big helos would be the ultimate prize. They had been lucky. So far. Then they launched their biggest operation yet: a complicated, high-risk airborne assault that launched a fleet of heavily armed helicopters into the Afghan Heart of Darkness. And then a report came over the net that one of the Chinooks was down . . . In Immediate Response, Major Mark Hammond, a Royal Marine flying with the RAF, tells the gripping inside story of the Chinook squadrons' war for the first time. It's a visceral, unputdownable combination of hi-tech and old-fashioned grit; an action-packed story shot through with a mix of aviation fuel and cordite ...

Joint Helicopter Command

Author : Lewis Gaylard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781366829641
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Joint Helicopter Command written by Lewis Gaylard and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exercise Clockwork is the Commando Helicopter Force's annual chance to test their mettle - and metal - in the harsh arctic winter of northern Norway. Following a winter in Norway, In 1968, where the limitations of HMS Bulwark's Air group were keenly exposed, Flag officer Naval Flying Training (FONFT) ordered 846 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) to conduct trials and training in an Arctic environment in order to improve the aviation combat support provided to 3 Commando Brigade (3 Cdo Bde) Royal Marines. The NATO Northern Flank reinforcement plans, in which 3 Cdo Bde played an essential part, identified the Royal Norwegian Air Force Base (RNoAF) at Bardufoss as a key area, and it was here that the arctic training came to be centred.RNoAF Bardufoss is located some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at 69 degrees north and sits across the E6, the only road to run the length of Norway.In March 2014 the author was given rare access to that year's exercise and was able to visit an area not normally open to the public. With contributions from those serving on the exercise and embellished with high-quality photos, this book is a must for those with an interest in modern day military training.This updated edition now includes a look at the transfer of the RAF's fleet of Merlin helicopters to the Royal Navy Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) and the early transition phase.

Helicopter Crew Chief

Author : Wil Mara
Publisher : Cherry Lake
ISBN 13 : 1610805364
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Helicopter Crew Chief written by Wil Mara and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn what it takes to become a helicopter crew chief in the U.S. military.

Flying Light Helicopters with the Royal Marines

Author : Robert Wilsey
Publisher : Air World
ISBN 13 : 9781399002509
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Flying Light Helicopters with the Royal Marines written by Robert Wilsey and published by Air World. This book was released on 2021-10-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little has been written about Royal Marines rotary aviation, the small and select unit which operated light helicopters between 1965 and 1995. Officer and senior non-commissioned officer pilots had the unique privilege of being both Commandos and aviators, flying from warships and operating ashore in support of the Royal Marines. Initially called Unit Air Troops, which then coalesced into 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron Royal Marines, they operated in hostile environments, including the Arctic, mountains, jungles and deserts. Robert Wilsey served in the Royal Marines from 1969 to 2000. Having qualified as a pilot he served through much of the existence of the Royal Marines Air Squadron, from a junior pilot right up to becoming its commanding officer. In this unique book, the author tells of the evolution and technological advances of Royal Marines aviation, flying the Westland Sioux, Scout, Gazelle, and, ultimately, Lynx helicopters. He describes the rigorous training undertaken, including flying from ships at sea, and of operating globally from Malta, Northern Ireland, the jungles of Brunei, the Pyrenees, Arctic Norway and, in 1991, Northern Iraq, protecting the Kurds during Operation Haven. Colonel Wilsey also describes the challenges of the British military's basic and advanced rotary flying training, from both a student's and flying instructor's perspectives. He explains the pressures of leading a flying display team and relates stories of accidents and incidents, many amusing, several chaotic and some tragic, previously unknown to the general public. This is a vivid first-hand account of military rotary wing flying which will appeal to aircrew both civil and military, aviation enthusiasts and military historians.

Armed Action

Author : James Newton, Dfc
Publisher : Review
ISBN 13 : 0755318978
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (553 download)

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Download or read book Armed Action written by James Newton, Dfc and published by Review. This book was released on 2007-06-09 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I couldn't see the tank. I couldn't see it... Someone was screaming over the radio. "Scream all you want, I still can't see it," I said to my pilot. The next explosion was so close it lifted my chest armour off my body in the shock wave. The noise brought me back to my awful reality. I looked out of the sight to see the shattered cockpit glass. The next one would be it and we knew it.' Lieutenant Commander James Newton survived and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery. In a career that has seen him on operations over Bosnia, Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland and most recently Iraq, Newton is no stranger to being shot at. He has flown all the aircraft the Navy has and even ones it doesn't. Thrilling, fast-paced and an adrenaline-fuelled adventure, Armed Action is a fascinating insight into life in the air.

Immediate Response

Author : Mark Hammond
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Immediate Response written by Mark Hammond and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: launched their biggest operation yet: a complicated, high-risk airborne assault that send a fleet of heavily armed helicopters into the Afghan Heart of Darkness. And then a report came over the net that one of the Chinooks was down." --Book Jacket.

Fleet Air Arm Boys

Author : Steve Bond
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1911667807
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Fleet Air Arm Boys written by Steve Bond and published by Grub Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helicopters have been going to sea with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm for over 70 years. Initially used for search and rescue (SAR) duties from aircraft carriers, the rapid development of both the helicopters and service experience resulted in them taking on the vital anti-submarine (and later anti-ship) attack roles. The 1956 Suez campaign saw the first operational use of Whirlwind helicopters for the insertion of troops by air into a battle zone, a capability which was expanded with more helicopters such as the Wessex, Sea King and today’s Merlin. Through their vital role in the 1960s Indonesian Confrontation, the Commando helicopter force became universally referred to as the ‘Junglies’. It is often said that if either of the 1982 Task Force aircraft carriers had been lost the Falklands War could not have been won. The same would surely have been true without helicopters. Their vital tasks, including inserting Special Forces behind enemy lines, protecting the Task Force from Exocet missile attack and recovering wounded troops whilst under enemy fire, are rightly hailed as being instrumental. At home, the essential SAR effort by both the Royal Navy and their RAF counterparts has resulted in incredible stories of saving lives against the odds. Royal Navy destroyers and frigates have also long since benefitted from having their own helicopter Flight aboard. Frequently operating in extremes of weather, flying a Wasp, Lynx or today’s Wildcat from and back to a heaving deck is every bit as risky as flying fixed-wing aircraft off the carriers of old. Once dismissed as a novelty, the helicopter has more than proved itself. Indeed, for ten years until the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, the Fleet Air Arm’s operational force was entirely rotary-wing. Today’s Merlins and Wildcats, with their dedicated aircrew, maintenance and support staff continue to demonstrate just how vital an asset the helicopter has become. Here are the words of the men and women themselves, skillfully brought to life by Steve Bond and profusely illustrated in color and b/w.

Military Helicopters

Author : James D. Ladd
Publisher : Lerner Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780822513827
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (138 download)

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Download or read book Military Helicopters written by James D. Ladd and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how helicopters perform complicated military maneuvers and includes detailed illustrations explaining their weapons and control systems.

Special Forces Pilot

Author : Richard Hutchings
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1781594163
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (815 download)

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Download or read book Special Forces Pilot written by Richard Hutchings and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Royal Navy helicopter pilot’s firsthand account of British Special Forces operations in the Falklands Islands and a failed raid on mainland Argentina. In 1982, Argentina’s invasion of the Falkland Islands initiated an undeclared war with the United Kingdom. During the ten-week conflict, Colonel Richard Hutchings served as a commando helicopter pilot with 846 Naval Air Squadron flying Sea King helicopters. Though the sensitive nature of his experiences prevented him from telling his story for decades, Hutchings now provides a firsthand chronicle of the Falklands War, offering fascinating insight into the conduct of operations there. Colonel Hutchings was charged with transporting Special Force units onto the enemy occupied islands, either to gather intelligence or conduct offensive operations, including the Special Air Service's successful Pebble Island raid and its ill-fated raid on mainland Argentina. That raid, known as Operation MIKADO, has been little discussed. But as Captain of the Sea King involved, Hutchings gives an authoritative account of what went wrong both in the air and on the ground. He details the circumstances of his crash-landing, encounters with the Chilean authorities and British diplomats in Santiago, as well as the debriefing in an MI6 safe house on return to the UK

The Helicopter

Author : Keith Carey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Helicopter written by Keith Carey and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Air Commandos

Author : Marcia Amidon Lusted
Publisher : Lerner Publications
ISBN 13 : 1467717614
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (677 download)

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Download or read book Air Commandos written by Marcia Amidon Lusted and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parachuting from planes to rescue wounded soldiers. Providing supplies to fighters on the ground. Dropping behind enemy lines for surprise attacks. These missions are the work of the U.S. Air Commandos. These soldiers are trained to fly high-tech aircraft, handle powerful weapons, provide medical care, and carry out on-the-ground combat. Discover how Air Commandos provide support to every branch of the military, "any time, any place."

61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters

Author : Fletcher McKenzie
Publisher : Squabbling Sparrows Press
ISBN 13 : 0995142122
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book 61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters written by Fletcher McKenzie and published by Squabbling Sparrows Press. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters - Unveiling Vital Insights for Aviation Safety Unlock the Vault of Wisdom: Learn from the Experiences of Seasoned Military Helicopter Pilots! Step into the high-stakes world of military aviation with "61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters." This gripping volume reveals the untold stories of experienced military pilots, presenting invaluable insights from their near misses to empower you with life-saving knowledge. Explore Global Perspectives: Delve into a treasury of lessons spanning the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Learn alongside exceptional crews from the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, UK ARMY, USAF, USCG, USN, US ARMY, and USMC as they recount their encounters with danger and survival. Chart Your Course to Safety: Inside these pages, you'll discover 61 meticulously curated lessons that serve as an essential survival guide for both civilian and military helicopter pilots. Whether you're soaring through the skies in a commercial or private chopper, these eye-opening insights will equip you with the tools to navigate even the most challenging situations. Unveiling Hidden Risks: Even seasoned aviators can fall prey to unforeseen hazards. Through real-life stories, you'll witness how experienced pilots encountered unexpected dangers and emerged triumphant. By learning from their trials, you'll gain the wisdom needed to spot signs that pilots and ground crew may overlook until it's too late. A Window into Military Aviation: This is the sixth instalment in the renowned Lessons From The Sky series, offering unparalleled lessons from every corner of the military. Gain a rare glimpse into the daily risks faced by pilots and crew members, and elevate your understanding of aviation safety to new heights. Plus, with space to jot down your own preventive strategies, this book becomes an interactive toolkit for safe flying. Empowering Every Aviator: Whether you're a current pilot or nurturing dreams of taking flight, "61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters" is a must-read to prioritize safety above all. Elevate your skills, enhance your decision-making, and safeguard yourself and your passengers. Chart Your Flight to Safety: Embrace the insights that could save lives. Blue skies await those who equip themselves with the knowledge to overcome adversity. Order your copy of "61 Lessons From The Sky: Military Helicopters" now and embark on a journey towards becoming a safer, more informed pilot. The perfect pilot gift. ***Blue Skies***

For the Love of the Navy

Author : Ray Hamilton
Publisher : Summersdale
ISBN 13 : 1786854473
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book For the Love of the Navy written by Ray Hamilton and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From magnificent vessels like the Tudor warship Mary Rose and the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, to the naval heroes and dramatic sea battles that make up the British Navy’s illustrious history, and looking at the remarkable people who serve in her ranks today, this fascinating miscellany celebrates the oldest of the UK’s armed services.