By: Mr Creosote
- 22nd October 2010 at 22:24Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just finished "Phoenix Squadron" by Rowland White. Takes a similar kind of approach to the classic "Vulcan 607" but sadly I don't think the subject lends itself nearly as well to the "thriller" treatment. No disrespect to the Ark and her people, but in terms of drama or excitement a peaceful 10 minute flyover of Belize doesn't really compare with the Black Buck missions. Several times the author seemed to lead his readers up the garden path too, eg hinting at some kind of skirmish with the USAF, when in fact all that happened was that a pair of F-102's came to take a look. Some interesting stuff about the Ark and FAA operations, but if you're expecting another "Vulcan 607" I think you wil be disappointed.
By: D.Healey
- 22nd October 2010 at 22:34Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
i cant read so i dont read books. well thats not entirely true i simply dont give myself time or patience to read books. infact i wouldn't have the concentration to read a preschool book.
By: Larry66
- 8th December 2010 at 18:34Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Vertigo by Bob Shaw.
In the future personal air travel is common place, rendering travel by plane financially unviable. Rob Hasson is part of the Sky Police but is suffering from Vertigo after an accidnt and so is grounded. However following certain incidents he is forced back into service and so must overcome his phobia!
By: Papa Lima
- 30th December 2010 at 20:11Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Jaktpilot i RAF - better known as "First Light", but the only copy I could find here in Gothenburg is in Swedish! Quite a good translation, but I would prefer to read the English version!
By: mike currill
- 2nd January 2011 at 03:03Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
For my non-fiction, Under The Wire by Bill Ash and Conquest: The English Kingdom in France. Unusually for a history book about that period it is not dry stuff and the fact that it is written by a woman makes it all the more surprising.
My fiction at the moment is The Bourne Deception.
By: WP840
- 2nd January 2011 at 16:43Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I'm half way through a box set of 7 Spike Milligan books, they started off well but the current book seems to be a constant stream of jokes written by an 8 year old. I'm really not sure if I'll even finish this one never mind read any of the remaining 3 books.
Posts: 495
By: Larry66 - 7th October 2010 at 19:24 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I didn't get on with the Gulliver of Mars book-not good writing! Now reading some gothic horror stories by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Posts: 2
By: proxious - 8th October 2010 at 05:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
the name of the rose - Umberto Eco, good book
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By: Mr Creosote - 22nd October 2010 at 22:24 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Just finished "Phoenix Squadron" by Rowland White. Takes a similar kind of approach to the classic "Vulcan 607" but sadly I don't think the subject lends itself nearly as well to the "thriller" treatment. No disrespect to the Ark and her people, but in terms of drama or excitement a peaceful 10 minute flyover of Belize doesn't really compare with the Black Buck missions. Several times the author seemed to lead his readers up the garden path too, eg hinting at some kind of skirmish with the USAF, when in fact all that happened was that a pair of F-102's came to take a look. Some interesting stuff about the Ark and FAA operations, but if you're expecting another "Vulcan 607" I think you wil be disappointed.
Posts: 105
By: D.Healey - 22nd October 2010 at 22:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
i cant read so i dont read books. well thats not entirely true i simply dont give myself time or patience to read books. infact i wouldn't have the concentration to read a preschool book.
Posts: 4,956
By: Sky High - 25th October 2010 at 08:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Spoilt Rotten - the Toxic Cult of Sentimentality by Theodore Dalrymple. Brilliant - it sums up 21st century life in the UK.
Posts: 495
By: Larry66 - 8th December 2010 at 18:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Vertigo by Bob Shaw.
In the future personal air travel is common place, rendering travel by plane financially unviable. Rob Hasson is part of the Sky Police but is suffering from Vertigo after an accidnt and so is grounded. However following certain incidents he is forced back into service and so must overcome his phobia!
Posts: 1,376
By: Mr Creosote - 8th December 2010 at 20:14 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"We Are The Damned United"
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/product-description/1845964454/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=266239&s=books
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By: trolleydolly - 30th December 2010 at 14:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
My Booky Wook 2 by Russell Brand.
Posts: 4,956
By: Sky High - 30th December 2010 at 15:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Empire of the Clouds. Three chapters in and it is excellent!
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By: J Boyle - 30th December 2010 at 17:03 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Rod Taylor - An Aussie in Hollywood.
The biography of the under-appreciated film star.
He satrred in several aircraft-themed films.
Posts: 495
By: Larry66 - 30th December 2010 at 19:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
You mean you're meant to READ that book? ;)
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By: patb - 30th December 2010 at 20:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Shunt - The Life Story of James Hunt
coming to a cinema near you soon!
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By: Papa Lima - 30th December 2010 at 20:11 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Jaktpilot i RAF - better known as "First Light", but the only copy I could find here in Gothenburg is in Swedish! Quite a good translation, but I would prefer to read the English version!
Posts: 589
By: Bograt - 30th December 2010 at 21:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Runways to Victory" by Peter Celis. A fascinating account of the Allied advance through Belgium in 1944-45.
Posts: 58
By: Pendeen - 30th December 2010 at 22:51 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Few by Alex Kershaw. Excellent read about the first Americans serving in the RAF during WWII.
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By: spitfireman - 31st December 2010 at 01:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
RAF Birdstrikes 1981
Inspectorate of Flight Safety (RAF) MOD
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By: mike currill - 2nd January 2011 at 03:03 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
For my non-fiction, Under The Wire by Bill Ash and Conquest: The English Kingdom in France. Unusually for a history book about that period it is not dry stuff and the fact that it is written by a woman makes it all the more surprising.
My fiction at the moment is The Bourne Deception.
Posts: 58
By: fiesty fox - 2nd January 2011 at 11:52 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hammer of the Gods, Stephen Davis.
Led Zeppelin story.
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By: spitfireman - 2nd January 2011 at 15:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Spitfire Attack
by W.T.Rolls
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By: WP840 - 2nd January 2011 at 16:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I'm half way through a box set of 7 Spike Milligan books, they started off well but the current book seems to be a constant stream of jokes written by an 8 year old. I'm really not sure if I'll even finish this one never mind read any of the remaining 3 books.