Celebrate over fifty years of aviation history with 'Fifty Years of Flying Fun' by Rod Dean. This dazzling memoir chronicles the exhilarating journey of a seasoned pilot who joined the RAF in 1962, navigating through a rich tapestry of flying experiences from hunting on Hunters in Aden to flying Jaguars in Germany. Rod Dean’s captivating storytelling offers readers an exclusive window into his almost outrageous two-year stint with the Sultan of Oman’s Air Force flying both the Jaguar and Hunter. The book spans a remarkable flying career, showcasing over 7,000 hours of flight time across 59 aircraft types, providing insights into both piston and jet engine vintage models. Filled with humorous anecdotes and vivid tales, 'Fifty Years of Flying Fun' is an essential read for aviation enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of flight. This hardback edition, published by Grub Street on 20-05-2015, stands as a testament to an unforgettable aviation journey, offering invaluable lessons about the art of flying and the thrill of adventure. With dimensions of 153 x 234 mm and 192 pages, this beautifully bound volume promises to be a cherished addition to any aviation library. Enjoy combined shipping, and rest assured that with stock located in NZ, you will face no unexpected import charges or taxes.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 153 x 234 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: hardback
Author: Rod Dean Publisher: Grub Street
Publication Date: 20-05-2015

Fifty Years of Flying Fun covers, in a roughly chronological order, over fifty continuous years of flying. This ranges from joining the RAF in 1962, through his intriguing first operational tour on Hunters in Aden, the early days of the Jaguar in Germany and, finally in the RAF, an almost outrageous two years flying the Jaguar and Hunter with the Sultan of Oman’s Air Force. His subsequent civil flying has been exclusively in the General Aviation and flying display fields as a flying instructor and well known display pilot, including being involved in many varied and interesting display-related episodes. With in excess of 7,000 flying hours on 59 different types – and only one aircraft (Spencer Flack’s Mustang) with a working autopilot – Rod gives a clear, and largely humorous, insight into the operation of a cross section of piston and jet engine vintage aircraft and his undoubted fifty years of fun since the first solo on 19 March 1963. Fifty Years of Flying Fun is not just a book for the aviation enthusiast, but for anyone wanting to learn about any aspect of flying history through the memoir of a man who lived through it all.

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