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Tornado Boys: Thrilling Tales from the Men and Women who have Operated this Indomintable Modern-Day Bomber

Hardback

Main Details

Title Tornado Boys: Thrilling Tales from the Men and Women who have Operated this Indomintable Modern-Day Bomber
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ian Hall
SeriesThe Jet Age Series
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreAircraft
ISBN/Barcode 9781910690130
ClassificationsDewey:358.4183
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Grub Street Publishing
Imprint Grub Street Publishing
Publication Date 31 May 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Thrilling tales from the men and women who have operated this indomitable modern-day bomber With the introduction of female pilots to the RAF in 1994, the Tornado was among the first aircraft to be flown by both men and women. This is acknowledged in the book with a chapter written by one female pilot. Another aspect that makes this book different from the rest of the series is that it covers an aircraft which is still in active service, currently as a key player in Middle East operations. With focus on the GR1/GR4 versions of the Tornado (and not the F3 interceptor), readers will enjoy fascinating insights on what it is like to operate this multi-role bomber/reconnaissance aircraft against the backdrop of modern-day scenarios. The book starts in the 1970s with stories from operators of the Tornado as a Cold War nuclear deterrent and with tales of later 'hot' wars as seen by operational leaders in both Gulf conflicts and in Kosovo. There are also stories of Scud hunting in Iraq and of Red Flag exercises in the US, as well as of a stunning competition victory over the USAF's Strategic Air Command in their own backyard. The short-lived anti-shipping role is not neglected. With the transformation of the Tornado to GR4 standard, the book continues with chapters covering active service in support of Britain's increasingly complex international commitments and the employment of new weaponry and sensors. The various operational training patterns over the years are discussed by instructors, while there are tales from those who flew Tornados on exchange, loan and contract service with foreign air forces. Finally the book highlights the essential part played by ground crew in the Tornado story, with chapters by front-line engineers and an army ground liaison officer. All in all, through the eyes of the men and women who have operated this extraordinary aircraft, the volume presents an entertaining and illuminating series of tales and anecdotes. These light and informative stories come from those who were proud to serve on and loved to operate the impressively versatile Tornado. AUTHOR: Ian Hall joined the RAF at 18 and during seven fighter-bomber tours flew five different operational types. He served in Bahrain, Germany, Belgium, Norway and Canada. Ian had the pleasure of commanding a Tornado squadron in the early 1990s, before retiring as a group captain. Ian is also the author of 'Jaguar Boys' (9781909808157). 60 colour and b/w photos

Author Biography

Ian Hall joined the RAF at 18 and during seven fighter-bomber tours flew five different operational types. He served in Bahrain, Germany, Belgium, Norway and Canada. Ian had the pleasure of commanding a Tornado squadron in the early 1990s, before retiring as a group captain. Ian is also the author of Jaguar Boys (9781909808157).

Reviews

"This book chronicle the uses, operations, and first-person experiences of pilots and others associated with the Royal Air Force's Tornado bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, which was used beginning in the 1970s and is still in active service in Middle East operations. The book focuses on the GR1/GR4 versions of the Tornado. Unlike other books in the series, this book includes the experiences of female pilots, who began flying the Tornado in 1994, and one chapter of the book is written by a female pilot. The book is illustratedwith color and b&w photos of aircraft, as well as a photo portrait of each person profiled."-- "ProtoView"