Harrier boys

by Bob Marston

Paper Book, 2015

Status

Available

Call number

358.43830922

Collection

Publication

London : Grub Street, 2015-

Description

In Harrier Boys, Volume One: Cold War Through the Falklands, 1969-1990, Robert Marston, who flew Harriers for many years, draws together accounts from others who worked with this unique jet through its history. The excitement, camaraderie and pride of Harrier operators shine through in the personal stories of those whose lives were changed by their experience of this iconic aircraft, both on land and at sea. In this first volume, events of the Cold War years are brought to life by contributors including Graham Williams, who flew the Transatlantic Air Race, Peter Dodworth, a member of the original Harrier Conversion Team, Peter Harris, a participant in the early defense of Belize, Sir Peter Squire, OC 1 (F) Squadron during the Falklands conflict, and Australian Dave Baddams, who commanded the Royal Navy Sea Harriers of 800 Squadron.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member JenIanB
An excellent "I was there..." collection of first hand Harrier stories. This volume takes us from service entry to the Falklands.
Only complaint is that it is most light blue stories - the RN use of the Sea Harrier gets only token coverage during the Falklands.

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Physical description

25 cm

ISBN

9781909808294
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