Big Cat Diary: The Last Year of the Jaguar With 6 Squadron RAF - Couverture rigide

Sullivan, Wing Commander John

 
9780955724701: Big Cat Diary: The Last Year of the Jaguar With 6 Squadron RAF
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ISBN 10 : 0955724708 ISBN 13 : 9780955724701
Editeur : John Sullivan, 2008

Synopsis

This book was conceived as a personal gift by the last Commanding Officer of an RAF Jaguar Squadron, to the personnel of Number 6 Squadron as a record, primarily through pictures, of their achievements in the final year of the Jaguar's service. Now available more widely, this book nevertheless remains a very personal, and thus unique, perspective on the closing of a chapter in RAF history; the retirement from service of the Jaguar after 33 years of stalwart performance on the front-line of the RAF as a ground attack fighter.

The Jaguar is a very photogenic aeroplane, with a complementary blend of businesslike angles and shapely curves and this book follows the Jaguar, and the personnel who supported her, through training in the UK and detachments overseas. The Jaguar was never more at home than when flying fast and low, and many of the images in this book were donated by the legions of aviation enthusiasts who had ample opportunity to capture her in her element.

The performance of the Squadron in its last year remained strong to the very end, testament to the dedication of the Jaguar Force personnel and their 'Jaguar Spirit'. Enveloped in the cloak of 'Jaguar Force Excellence', they deserve the highest praise for their energy, commitment and loyalty. This book is principally about them and for them, but also for all with an interest in aviation, or excellence, to enjoy.

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À propos de l?auteur

The author began studying Russian in 1950 and after completing a degree in Russian Studies at the University of Manchester went on to eventually become Chairman of the Russian Department at the University of St Andrews. His research interests lie in the development of Russian language and, since the mid-1990s, Russian lead-alloy cloth seals.

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Éditeur
John Sullivan
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0955724708
ISBN 13 
9780955724701
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
96
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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