Discover a captivating journey through the skies with 'Fast Jets and Other Beasts' by Ian Hall. This hardback masterpiece, measuring 156 x 234 mm and featuring 192 meticulously crafted pages, chronicles the exhilarating experiences of a seasoned RAF pilot over a distinguished thirty-two-year military career. As you dive into this riveting memoir, you’ll uncover firsthand accounts of flying front-line jets including the Phantom, Jaguar, and Tornado, along with thrilling stories of international flying exchanges with the Royal Norwegian Air Force and encounters with iconic aircraft like the F-14 Tomcat and F-16. Ian Hall’s blend of incisive observations and anecdotal humor offers readers an intimate look into life in the cockpit and on the ground, illuminated by reflections on camaraderie, loss, and the dynamic world of military aviation. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, military history buff, or just looking for an engaging read, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Order now and enjoy fast shipping on this brand-new title published by Grub Street on August 1, 2017. Get ready to take flight and explore the world of fast jets and extraordinary tales.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 156 x 234 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: hardback
Author: Ian Hall Publisher: Grub Street
Publication Date: 01-08-2017

Over a thirty-two-year military flying career which spanned a period when the RAF regularly replaced its fighter/bombers, Ian Hall had seven front-line flying tours on five different types. His story starts in Bahrain in the early 1970s, just before the massive contraction that saw the RAF withdraw from the Middle and Far East. This first, Hunter experience is followed by a home-based tour on a ground-attack Phantom squadron. But as the Phantom is about to be transferred to air defence duties, Ian is posted back to the Hunter on the staff of the tactical weapons unit. This tour, as a qualified weapons instructor, is cut short by a return to the front line on the Jaguar, which he flies in the strike/attack role in Germany. Following an exchange with the Royal Norwegian Air Force during which he enjoys flying the F-5A Freedom Fighter, Ian returns to the Jaguar as a flight commander, then converts to the Tornado and commands a squadron.All these flying tours provide a rich seam of material for incisive, amusing and, sometimes, reflective observations from the cockpit. As do his periods on the ground, from which he recalls impressions of various other types in which he flew as a guest: Lightning; Harrier; F-14 Tomcat; F-16; and so on. He also relates observations of his varied experiences with the army, the navy and foreign air forces, and these are interspersed with musings on the political interface and on friends lost in accidents.Later, Ian surprised himself somewhat by switching