Name: Canberra Boys By Andrew Brookes
SKU: 9781910690338
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Canberra Boys Summary

Canberra Boys: Fascinating Accounts from the Operators of an English Electric Classic by Andrew Brookes

The English Electric Canberra first came into production in the late 1940s and has since played a hugely significant part in world events. In Canberra Boys, Andrew Brookes takes us through its rich history with the help of those who operated this magnificent machine. This book provides a detailed and fascinating history of an outstanding aircraft alongside illuminating anecdotes from the men who served with this illustrious aircraft.

About Andrew Brookes

Andrew Brookes completed RAF pilot training after graduating from Leeds University. Following recce and strike tours on Victors, Canberras and Vulcans during which he logged 3,500 flying hours, he joined the tri-service policy and plans staff of Commander British Forces, Hong Kong. After being in charge of the multi-engine, helicopter and flying training desks in the RAF Inspectorate of Flight Safety, he was appointed as the last operational RAF commander at the Greenham Common cruise missile base. He studied International Relations at Downing College, Cambridge, before becoming a group director at the RAF Advanced Staff College. From 1999-2009 he was aerospace specialist at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Now the chief executive of the Air League, he publishes and broadcasts widely. He is also chairman of the Independent Defence Media Association, a Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute. He still has a private pilot's licence.

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Sku

GOR009436628

ISBN 13

9781910690338

ISBN 10

1910690333

Title

Canberra Boys: Fascinating Accounts from the Operators of an English Electric Classic by Andrew Brookes

Author

Andrew Brookes

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Grub Street Publishing

Year published

20170531

Number of pages

212

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N/A

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Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Canberra Boys Andrew Brookes

Canberra Boys by Andrew Brookes

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Canberra Boys Summary

Canberra Boys: Fascinating Accounts from the Operators of an English Electric Classic by Andrew Brookes

About Andrew Brookes

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