Walls, Jim
Flying Forwards Facing Backwards: Captivating Tales From a Vulcan and Nimrod Air Electronics Officer
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911667322
- author:
- Walls, Jim
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Grub Street Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.75 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Flying Forwards, Facing Backwards is a fascinating account of Jim Walls' 40-year RAF career, spanning from his early days as a Boy Entrant to his time as an air electronics operator on the Nimrod MR1 and Vulcan B2s.
With detailed insight into the world of radar, electronic countermeasures, and signals intelligence, Jim shares his experiences of the role these technologies played in warfare during the Cold War, including operations in the Falklands campaign, First Gulf War, and Bosnian War. He also recalls the peacetime role of the Nimrod and Vulcan, and offers his perspective on the reduced war-fighting capability of the Vulcan as it neared retirement.
Featuring photography from Jim's personal collection, this book is a tribute to the Nimrod and Vulcan, two iconic Cold War aircraft that played a vital role in the fight against enemy forces. It will appeal to Cold War enthusiasts and fans of these historic jets.
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