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Flying the Knife Edge - Papua New Guinea Bush Flying
Matt McLaughlin2015English978-988-14036-5-0Review written by: Max HeldringThis book describes the flying adventures of Matt McLauchlin in Papoea New Guinea (PNG) in a very realistic way. It starts with his short career in the New-Zealand Air Force, where he was washed out during his pilot training. On his search for a job in the commercial aviation he ends up in Papoea New […]
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Kamikaze - To Die for the Emperor
Pen and Sword Books2014English237 pg.9781781593134Review written by: Joris GonggrijpThis book, detailing the creation and execution of the Japanese kamikaze – divine wind – suicide attacks, was a real eye-opener for me. Never before have I read such a detailed account of this desperate stratagem. Moreover, the profound effect the attacks had on the allied fleet in the closing years of the war was […]
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Jack’s War- Letters to home from an American WW II Navigator
Elisabeth Woolsey Herbert DVM (sister of Jack)2015Englisch293 pg.978-0-994-29720-4 (paperback), 978-0-994-29721-1 (e-book)Review written by: Joris GonggrijpThis book was published by the daughter of WW II veteran ‘Jack.’ Shortly after her father’s death, her family discovered a treasure trove of sorts containing her late father’s letters home to his parents, penned during the war. In addition, the chest contained a slew of mission notes complemented with maps that he had compiled […]
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Looking down on the moon
DogEar Publishing2014English238 pg.978-1-4575-2642-8Review written by: Jorig GonggrijpLooking down on the moon!… The main character of this book, Jack Roberts, is a somewhat cripple pilot who initially pilots for the East African Mission and later is recruited as a hireling-pilot. He uses a walking-stick that also is deployed as a very effective striking- and stabbing weapon. His handicap doesn’t restrict him in his […]
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Shot Down- The true story of WW II pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth
Sea Breeze Publishing, LLC2014English978-0-9860760-0-8 ASIN: B00N4JLJ0OReview written by: Max HeldringWith this book about Howard Snyder, who during WW II was the pilot on a B-17 from the 8th American Air Force, was a card from the author Steve Snyder, son of Howard Snyder, with the words: ‘It’s our duty to remember never forget’. This book goes further than only the events around Howard Snyder […]
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Why planes crash 2001 - A critical view on plane crashes in the 21st century
Sylvia Spruck Wrigley2013English150 pg.UUID 6F7525Co-9255-11 E2 – 9 E 96-0800200C9A66Review written by: Max HeldringThis e-book contains 11 stories of plane crashes, described in great detail, including the communication between the pilots and traffic control. These crashes have taken place during the course of 2001. With each description of the crash also a piece of text of the original investigation report is published and it contains a link to […]
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RAF Tanker Navigator
Pen & Sword Books2012English192 pg.9781844157440Review written by: Max HeldringThis book tells about the daily life of a RAF navigator, who for the biggest part of his military career flew on the then 4 engine RAF jets like the Vickers Valiant and the Handley-Page Victor. Tony Golds – our main character- joined the RAF almost directly after his study. That was in 1960, the […]
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The mighty Eighth at war
Pen & Sword Books2010English288 pg.9781783830015Review written by: Max HeldringThis 282 pages counting book tells about the actions of the 8th US air force during the Second World War. The 8th contained B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator bombers and operated from Great Britain under the command of brigadier general Ira. C. Eaker. The book gives a detailed overview of all the operations of […]
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Grumman F9F Cougar Detail & Scale Series
Detail and Scale Series2014English978-0-9860677-1-6Review written by: Max HeldringThis e-book describes the Grunman F9F Cougar, the first arrow wing jet of the American Navy. With the appearance of the MIG 15 above Korea, the American Navy was heavenly pressurized to quickly come with a counter reply and that led to the development of the Cougar as successor of the ‘straight wing’ Grunman Panther. […]
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Aerotoxic Syndrome - Aviation’s Darkest Secret
Pilot Press UK214English229 pg.978-0-9929508-0-4Review written by: Joris Gonggrijp“Till this day, the only thing filtering this toxic soup out of the cabin are the lungs of the passengers and crew”. This quote sets the tone for this book. A good listener only needs half a word: bleed air for the pressure cabin. With the introduction of the jet engine in the civilian aviation […]