Promotional Information

Extraordinary first-hand account of a naval pilot's journey to the South Atlantic, and how he and his fellow pilots took on and triumphantly conquered the challenges they faced No one interested in the Falklands, or in aircraft and air combat can afford to miss this book Reissued to mark the 25th anniversary of the start of the conflict (2 April 1982)

About the Author

Nigel David Ward was born in Canada of 'RAF' parents in 1943 and joined the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, as an Officer Cadet in 1962. After Basic Flying Training he completed his Fleet Air Arm training on Hunters and Sea Vixens before joining 892 Naval Air Squadron in 1969, where he flew the F-4K Phantom from the deck of the HMS Ark Royal. A qualified Air Warfare Instructor, he worked at the Ministry of Defence and in 1981 took command of 801 Naval Air Squadron in HMS Invincible. Commander Ward holds the Air Force Cross for services to maritime VSTOL aviation and was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross in the Falklands Honours List.

Reviews

"the definitive account of the battle above the South Atlantic islands" Navy News