Nimrod Boys
true tales from the operators of the raf's cold war trailblazer
$31.99
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
30 July 2021
Summary
Nimrod Boys: Tales from the Cold War Skies
Nimrod Boys is a compelling collection of eighteen first-hand accounts detailing the operations of the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, a pivotal aircraft during the Cold War.
As the first jet-powered maritime aircraft, the Nimrod offered rapid response capabilities for rescue missions and operational needs. Its advanced navigation and electronics made it a formidable asset in anti-submarine warfare.
This book delves into the Nimrod’…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781911667209 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1911667203 |
| Series: | The Jet Age Series |
| Author: | Tony Blackman, Joe Kennedy |
| Publisher: | Grub Street Publishing |
| Imprint: | Grub Street Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 30 July 2021 |
| Weight: | 537g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
”…a fascinating and enjoyable read.“– “Flypast””…very nice read. Printed on high-quality paper, it presents numerous photographs and illustrations to good effect. Many of the photos come from the contributors’ personal collections making them both relevant and unique.“– “Air Power History”“This excellent book also contains a chapter written by Sgt Shelley Faulkner about her time with the Nimrod-equipped 120 Squadron.”– “Britain at War Magazine”
About The Author
Tony Blackman
Tony Blackman OBE, MA FRAeS
Tony Blackman obtained an honours degree in Physics at Trinity College Cambridge. He learnt to fly in the RAF, trained as a test pilot, and then joined A V Roe to become chief test pilot. As an expert in aviation electronics he was subsequently invited by Smiths Industries to join their Aerospace Board, initially as technical operations director. On leaving Smiths he joined the board of the UK Civil Aviation Authority. He is a fellow of the American Society of Experimental Test Pilots, a fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and a liveryman of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots.
Joe Kennedy
Joe Kennedy served as a police constable in the London Metropolitan Police Force before joining the RAF as an AEOp in September 1979. His time on the Nimrod was at RAF Kinloss flying with 201 and 206 Squadrons. He retired from the RAF in September 2011 and has been working in law enforcement since.
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