Flying Forwards Facing Backwards Captivating Tales From a Nimrod and Valcan Air Electronics Operator 1st Edition by Jim Walls ISBN 978-1911667322 1911667327
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ISBN 10: 1911667327
ISBN 13: 978-1911667322
Author: Jim Walls
Since he was a child in the 1950s watching Vampires and Meteors operating from RAF Turnhouse, Jim Walls wanted to fly aircraft, he just never envisaged that his flying career would be spent in the back seat as opposed to the front. Jim guides readers through his 40-year RAF career that started as a Boy Entrant at RAF Cosford, then as an air radar tradesman, before specializing as an air electronics operator (AEOp) in the Nimrod MR1, and later as an air electronics officer (AEO) who flew in Nimrod R1s and Vulcan B2s.
With detailed insight into the world of radar, electronic countermeasures, and signals intelligence, Jim highlights the role they played in warfare for numerous operations during the Cold War as well as the Falklands campaign, First Gulf War, and Bosnian War. He also recalls the peacetime role of the Nimrod and Vulcan with stories from his time on 51, 120, and 617 Squadrons. As well as focusing on his career, Jim gives his viewpoint on matters such as Operation Black Buck and the reduced war-fighting capability of the Vulcan as it neared retirement.
This fascinating book showcases the vital role that AEOs held and the importance of radar and electronic warfare in the fight against enemy forces. It is also a tribute to the much-loved Cold War icons, the Nimrod and the Vulcan. With photography throughout, mainly from the author’s personal collection, this book will appeal to Cold War enthusiasts and fans of the iconic jets of that era.
Table of contents:
CHAPTER ONE: FARLY DAYS
CHAPTER TWO: AIRCREW TRAINING
CHAPTER THREE: PRE-VULCAN DAYS
CHAPTER FOUR: NO. 617 SQUADRON AND THE VULCAN B2
CHAPTER FIVE: THE VULCAN OCU
CHAPTER SIX: VULCAN CREW TRAINING
CHAPTER SEVEN: CANADA, AMERICA AND A TRIP DOWN UNDER
CHAPTER EIGHT: THE VULCAN’S WAR MISSION
CHAPTER NINE: OPERATION BLACK BUCK
CHAPTER TEN: ROUND-UP
CHAPTER ELEVEN: POST-VULCAN DAYS WITH THE NIMROD
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