Have you read stories of 'derring-do' from former operational
aircrew and been left wondering what went on in the hangars and on
the airfields, as those aircraft were serviced and prepared for
flight? In this edition of the Boys series, you'll discover the
true stories of life on the flight line, written by those who
served. Some of them are humorous, some are thought provoking but
for sure the reader will be engrossed. Twenty engineers, some
former groundcrew, some engineering officers but including
enthusiastic aircraft restorers, recall stories of incidents around
the world, about aircraft as diverse as the Phantom, the Shackleton
and the Sea Harrier. Although some of the stories reflect on
incidents where things went wrong, and are told in a typically
ribald manner, the dedication and professionalism of the people who
serviced these front-line aircraft could never be in doubt. The men
and women of the British armed forces rank amongst the best in the
world. It will also be apparent that their love did not end with
retirement and many of the groundcrew went on to work for companies
designing the next generation of aircraft. Some dedicate their
spare time to restoring their former war machines so that future
generations will enjoy their heritage. The stories are collated and
set in context by aviation author David Gledhill and are
illustrated with photographs, many from the groundcrew themselves
and previously unpublished. A must for all aficionados of the Boys
series.
General
| Imprint: |
Grub Street Publishing
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
April 2021 |
| First published: |
2020 |
| Authors: |
David Gledhill
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
192 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-911667-02-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-911667-02-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781911667025 |
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