Bond, Steve
Shackleton Boys
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911621126
- author:
- Bond, Steve
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Grub Street
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.56 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Shackleton Boys Volume 1: True Stories from the Home-Based 'Kipper Fleet' Squadrons by Steve Bond is a fascinating account of the RAF's first line of defence in the maritime role, the Avro Shackleton. Nicknamed the "Old Grey Lady" or simply the "Shack", this iconic aircraft played a significant role in sub-hunting and search and rescue operations around the world. From its development to its eventual retirement in 1991, the Shackleton was used extensively for various military purposes, including supporting the blockade of oil supplies to Rhodesia during the UDI crisis. This first volume of Steve Bond's two-part series brings together hundreds of personal accounts from air and ground crew veterans themselves, complemented by extensive photographs and appendices. For those interested in military aviation or the history of the RAF, this book offers a unique insight into the Shackleton's operations and the men who flew it. With its detailed personal stories and historical context, The Shackleton Boys Volume 1 is a must-have for anyone looking to learn more about this fascinating aircraft.
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