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Jet Provost Boys

Author : David Watkins
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1911714538
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Jet Provost Boys written by David Watkins and published by Grub Street Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a versatile and undemanding aircraft, the Jet Provost established itself as the basic trainer for the RAF from the late 1950s until its retirement in September 1993. In Jet Provost Boys, David Watkins explores the history of this magnificent flying machine through the vivid memories of former air crew from the RAF and foreign air forces. Alongside operating as a basic training aircraft, the Jet Provost had relative success within the civilian and military display flying circuit of the 1960s and 1970s. It was also part of the prestige Golden Eagle Flight at RAF Cranwell which taught the then-Prince of Wales how to fly. When the Jet Provost Mk. 5 model became the BAC 167 Strikemaster after some modifications, it became a counter-insurgency and light-attack aircraft. This capability allowed the aircraft to be sold to air forces around the world including Ceylon, Nigeria, New Zealand, Sudan and Venezuela where it played a reliable and effective role in multiple border disputes and internal warfare. It was crucial to the Sultan of Oman Air Force during the Dhofar War as the intervention of Strikemasters assisted in a significant turning point in the conflict. This book includes a foreword by Squadron Leader Terry Lloyd who was the leader of the 1964–1965 Pelicans display team as well as being illustrated throughout with black and white and color photos. This latest addition to the Boys series is not to be missed and will appeal to all aviation fans.

Jet Provost

Author : Bob Clarke
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445623579
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Jet Provost written by Bob Clarke and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Percival Jet Provost, the ubiquitous RAF jet trainer.

The History of RAF Aerobatic Teams From 1920

Author : David Watkins
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1783031603
Total Pages : 842 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book The History of RAF Aerobatic Teams From 1920 written by David Watkins and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Royal Air Force has long recognized the value of display flying for pilot training, prestige and recruiting purposes, and the standard of its formation aerobatic teams has always stood favorable comparison with those of air forces of other nations.Aerobatics have always played a prominent part in RAF training. They are not performed merely to provide a spectacle for the public but are an essential step in the making of a pilot, giving him confidence in himself and his aircraft. Formation aerobatics give him the added factor of confidence in his leader and other members of the team.This history of RAF aerobatic teams is the result of many years of painstaking and meticulous research from its early beginnings with five Sop with Snipes at the Hendon Pageant in 1920 to the present day 'Red Arrows'.The book also contains an introduction which details the gradual development from experimental and 'stunt' flying of the early aviators, through the aerial artistry of using smoke to highlight maneuvers and tied-together formation aerobatics, to the introduction of jet teams after the war. Also included in the book is a detailed index listing each team and its members from 1920 and it will undoubtedly provide an essential reference work on Royal Air Force formation aerobatic teams for aviation historians and enthusiasts."

NASA Thesaurus

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 844 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book NASA Thesaurus written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains the authorized subject terms by which the documents in the NASA STI Database are indexed and retrieved.

NASA SP.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 838 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book NASA SP. written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Civil Airworthiness Certification

Author : Miguel Vasconcelos
Publisher : Stickshaker Pubs
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2505 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil Airworthiness Certification written by Miguel Vasconcelos and published by Stickshaker Pubs. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 2505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication provides safety information and guidance to those involved in the certification, operation, and maintenance of high-performance former military aircraft to help assess and mitigate safety hazards and risk factors for the aircraft within the context provided by Title 49 United States Code (49 U.S.C.) and Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), and associated FAA policies. Specific models include: A-37 Dragonfly, A-4 Skyhawk, F-86 Sabre, F-100 Super Sabre, F-104 Starfighter, OV-1 Mohawk, T-2 Buckeye, T-33 Shooting Star, T-38 Talon, Alpha Jet, BAC 167 Strikemaster, Hawker Hunter, L-39 Albatros, MB-326, MB-339, ME-262, MiG-17 Fresco, MiG-21 Fishbed, MiG-23 Flogger, MiG-29 Fulcrum, S-211. DISTRIBUTION: Unclassified; Publicly Available; Unlimited. COPYRIGHT: Graphic sources: Contains materials copyrighted by other individuals. Copyrighted materials are used with permission. Permission granted for this document only. Where applicable, the proper license(s) (i.e., GFD) or use requirements (i.e., citation only) are applied.

Tangier

Author : John Hawkins
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1399073079
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Tangier written by John Hawkins and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1661 Portugal ceded Tangier to Charles II as part of Catherine of Braganza’s dowry settlement. Thus started the adventure known as ‘English Tangier’ whereby the Stuart monarch spent a king’s ransom defending a city perched precariously on the North African coast surrounded by hostile powers. Woven into the historical fabric of C17th, this is a compelling narrative history bringing to life the characters that comprised English Tangier, and the greed, ambition and religious fervour which drove the political manoeuvrings, ignited the emotions and produced acts of extreme heroism in the struggle to impose British rule on an alien culture. The book describes the surreal reality of life in Tangier, the Tangier Regiment, the developing army tradition of dashing gallantry and unselfish bravery, and other regiments holding the earliest battle honor – ‘Tangier’. It also highlights the actions of those who determined the development of the town and its eventual fate. We see the results of decisions made by Charles II and his brother the Duke of York (soon to be James II), the qaids and sultans of Morocco, the Spanish Duke of Medina, Samuel Pepys and the successive governors of Tangier.

Test Pilot

Author : Brian Johnson
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1446416038
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (464 download)

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Download or read book Test Pilot written by Brian Johnson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Test pilots - dashing and courageous young men or foolhardy gamblers? In this fully illustrated book written by the producer of the BBC1 television series of the same name, we follow the ups and downs of a group of trainee test pilots at Boscombe Down in Wiltshire. Beginning with the exacting selection procedure, we discover what personal and professional qualities a pilot needs in order to become a test pilot. Only six UK and twelve foreign students are chosen each year and, once selected, the pressure on them steadily mounts. As the students learn to push each aircraft's performance to its limits they, too, are being mentally and physically stretched further than ever before. Training is given on both fixed - and rotary - wing aircraft and by the end of the course each student is fully conversant with the different techniques necessary to fly each type. They learn how to recover safely from spins, how to cope with sudden failures of equipment in mid-flight and how to land an aircraft with no power. All the time, they are assessing each aircraft's capabilities and the scope of the on-board technology. The final part of the course is the 'preview exercise' when every student is required to evaluate an aircraft he has never flown before and to make a formal presentation to his tutors and examiners. Using a number of remarkably frank interviews with students and tutors, Brian Johnson explores the process of becoming a test pilot and reveals both the stresses and successes of the year. The RAF has given its full support to both the book and the television programmes and thus has enabled Brian Johnson to produce a unique and authoritative account of the training for one of the most responsible and exciting jobs in modern aviation.

Jet

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Flying Forwards, Facing Backwards

Author : Jim Walls
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1911667785
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Flying Forwards, Facing Backwards written by Jim Walls and published by Grub Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since he was a child in the 1950s watching Vampires and Meteors operating from RAF Turnhouse, Jim Walls wanted to fly aircraft, he just never envisaged that his flying career would be spent in the back seat as opposed to the front. Jim guides readers through his 40-year RAF career that started as a Boy Entrant at RAF Cosford, then as an air radar tradesman, before specializing as an air electronics operator (AEOp) in the Nimrod MR1, and later as an air electronics officer (AEO) who flew in Nimrod R1s and Vulcan B2s. With detailed insight into the world of radar, electronic countermeasures, and signals intelligence, Jim highlights the role they played in warfare for numerous operations during the Cold War as well as the Falklands campaign, First Gulf War, and Bosnian War. He also recalls the peacetime role of the Nimrod and Vulcan with stories from his time on 51, 120, and 617 Squadrons. As well as focusing on his career, Jim gives his viewpoint on matters such as Operation Black Buck and the reduced war-fighting capability of the Vulcan as it neared retirement. This fascinating book showcases the vital role that AEOs held and the importance of radar and electronic warfare in the fight against enemy forces. It is also a tribute to the much-loved Cold War icons, the Nimrod and the Vulcan. With photography throughout, mainly from the author’s personal collection, this book will appeal to Cold War enthusiasts and fans of the iconic jets of that era.

Dancing the Skies

Author : David Roome
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1803139552
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Dancing the Skies written by David Roome and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-05-04 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charts the flying career of Group Captain David Roome, who flew the Lightning with 74 (Tiger) Squadron in Singapore until the withdrawal of UK forces in 1971. After instructing on the Folland Gnat, further tours followed on the F-4 Phantom and with the RAF’s Central Flying School’s Advanced Squadron of Examining Wing. D

AERO TRADER & CHOPPER SHOPPER, MARCH 1997

Author : Causey Enterprises, LLC
Publisher : Causey Enterprises, LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book AERO TRADER & CHOPPER SHOPPER, MARCH 1997 written by Causey Enterprises, LLC and published by Causey Enterprises, LLC. This book was released on with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

True Colours

Author : Caroline Paige
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1785902180
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (859 download)

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Download or read book True Colours written by Caroline Paige and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the global theatre of contemporary warfare, courage and endurance are crucial for overcoming adversity. However, for Caroline Paige, a jet and helicopter navigator in the Royal Air Force, adversity was a common companion both on and off the field of battle. In 1999, Paige became the first ever openly serving transgender officer in the British military. Already a highly respected aviator, she rose against the extraordinary challenges placed before her to remain on the front line in the war on terror, serving a further sixteen years and flying battlefield helicopters in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Detailing the emotional complexities of her transition, Paige reveals the external threats she faced in warzones around the world and the internal conflict she suffered while fighting prejudice at home. The result is a story of secrecy and vulnerability, of fear and courage, of challenge and hope. Criss-crossing battle lines both foreign and domestic, True Colours is the unflinchingly honest and inspirational account of one woman's venerable military career and the monumental struggle she overcame while grappling with gender identity on the quest for acceptance.

For Two Sovereigns

Author : Julian Leigh
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 141202398X
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book For Two Sovereigns written by Julian Leigh and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the thrill of flying a Hawker Hunter Fighter. Witness hypnotic regression. Learn of Cornish smuggling and Nelson's victory at Aboukir. Survive in the Malayan Jungle. Fight for Two Sovereigns!

Rhapsody in Blue

Author : Graham Williams
Publisher : Fonthill Media
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rhapsody in Blue written by Graham Williams and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2017-03-19 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

RAF College, Cranwell

Author : Roger Annett
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526712202
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book RAF College, Cranwell written by Roger Annett and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2020-01-19 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Great Britain’s Royal Air Force College in Cranwell, told from the perspective of former cadets. “We Seek the Highest” has been the motto of the thousands of Officer Cadets who, over ten decades, have passed through the rigorous training regime at the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire. The words embody the College ethos: to strive to reach the tough standards demanded by the RAF, in the air and on the ground. This book tells the 100-year story from the point of view of the Officer Cadets themselves. The College was founded in 1919—some eighteen months after the birth of the RAF itself—with the aim of providing a cadre of disciplined, highly trained officers, ready to lead the service through the uncertain postwar and post-Empire times to come. Since then, it has responded continuously to the UK’s political, economic, and military requirements. The RAF Officer Cadets’ world has thus been one of change. The author documents these changes from 1919 to today, overlaying the historical and social scene with the candidly related airborne and ground-based exploits of three-score ex-cadets. The core narrative is based on the three years at Cranwell of 81 Entry of Flight Cadets, who graduated in July 1962 with thirty-seven jet pilots and eight navigators, having launched a curriculum-changing experiment in degree-level studies. With a foreword from an Air Chief Marshal former cadet, 130 illustrations, and a full index, this is a cadets’ tribute to a world-famous military academy on its centenary.

Flying in Father's Slipstream

Author : Tom Eeles
Publisher : Arena books
ISBN 13 : 1911593285
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Flying in Father's Slipstream written by Tom Eeles and published by Arena books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flying in Father's Slipstream describes the personal, technical details and the wider circumstances associated with a series of flights made by Harry and Tom Eeles when they served as Royal Airforce pilots between 1929 and 2010.