James, Austin
Living the Dream!
- ISBN 13:
- 9781035879823
- author:
- James, Austin
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Austin Macauley Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Living the Dream! by Austin James is a memoir that recounts the author's life story, from his childhood struggles with polio to his 36-year career as a pilot. The book takes readers through the author's journey, including his apprenticeship with British Aircraft Corporation, where he worked on the iconic Concorde, and his subsequent careers at Westland Helicopters, British Rail, and British Airways. The author shares harrowing stories of close calls, including engine failures, near misses, and a dramatic fight with a buzzard that left him shaken. He also recounts a personal experience of being saved by a voice he believed was God during a life-threatening situation. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into the life of a pilot who has experienced both triumphs and terrifying setbacks. Through his story, the author provides a candid look at his life's work as a pilot and flying instructor, offering insight into the world of aviation and the people who inhabit it.