John Nichol Livres

From John Nichol, the author of Spitfire, comes a passionate tribute to the Lancaster bomber and its heroic crews, as well as the men and women who kept it airborne during the nation's greatest hour of need. The Avro Lancaster is an aviation icon, revered and romanticized; without it and the bravery of those who flew it, our current freedoms would not exist. Sir Arthur Harris, the controversial chief of RAF Bomber Command, referred to the Lancaster as his "shining sword" and the "greatest single factor in winning the war." RAF bomber squadrons executed offensive operations from the war's outset until its conclusion, flying nearly 300,000 sorties and dropping around a million tons of explosives and life-saving supplies. Over 10,000 aircraft did not return, and of the 7,377 Lancasters built, more than half were lost to enemy action or accidents. The human cost was staggering: of the 125,000 men in Bomber Command, over 55,000 were killed, and 8,400 were wounded. Approximately 10,000 survived being shot down, only to become prisoners of war. Harris's aircrew faced a mere 40 percent chance of surviving the war unscathed. Nichol now tells the inspiring story of this legendary aircraft that took the fight deep into Nazi Germany.

The astonishing story of the ejection seat and the pilots who have had to rely on it

In late spring 1940, Nazi Germany's domination of Europe looked unstoppable. With the British Isles in easy reach since the fall of France, Adolf Hitler was convinced that Great Britain would be defeated in the skies over the southern coast, confident his Messerchmitts and Heinkels would outclass anything the Royal Air Force threw at them. What Hitler hadn't planned for was the agility and resilience of a marvel of British engineering that would quickly pass into legend: the Spitfire. ... Here are edge-of-the-seat tales and heartstopping first-hand accounts of battling pilots, some forced to bail out over enemy territory ; of sacrifice and wartime love ; of aristocratic female flyers ; of the mechanics who braved the Nazi onslaught to keep the aircraft in battle-ready condition

A breathtaking adventure thriller from the increasingly-popular John Nichol - the British Tom Clancy. When helicopter pilot Jack Griffiths leaves the RAF to join a private military company, Decisive Measures, he hopes to put behind him forever the brutal ethnic conflicts he witnessed in Bosnia and Kosovo. His new job takes him to Sierra Leone to protect the diamond fields. Once there he meets Layla, a doctor working with a local charity, but their growing friendship is torn apart when civil war crupts and Jack is sent back into combat. Then Decisive Measures abandon the mine workers and Jack and Layla are forced to decide where their true loyalties lie.

The book offers a poignant exploration of the origins and significance of the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, delving into themes of remembrance and sacrifice. Authored by best-selling writer and former serviceman John Nichol, it combines personal insights with historical context, shedding light on the emotional impact of honoring those who have fallen in battle. Through this narrative, readers gain a deeper understanding of the memorial's importance in commemorating the sacrifices made by countless soldiers.

In 1918, the RAF was established as the world's first independent air force. To mark the 100th anniversary of its creation, Penguin are publishing the Centenary Collection, a series of six classic books highlighting the skill, heroism esprit de corps that have characterised the Royal Air Force throughout its first century. RAF Flight Lieutenants John Peters and John Nichol were shot down over enemy territory on their first mission of the Gulf War. Their capture in the desert, half a mile from their blazing Tornado bomber, began a nightmare seven-week ordeal of torture and interrogation which brought both men close to death. In Tornado Down, John Peters and John Nichol tell the incredible story of their part in the war against Saddam Hussien's regime. It is a brave and shocking and totally honest story: a story about war and its effects on the hearts and minds of men. The Centenary Collection: 1. The Last Enemy by Richard Hillary 2. Tumult in the Clouds by James Goodson 3. Going Solo by Roald Dahl 4. First Light by Geoffrey Wellum 5. Tornado Down by John Peters & John Nichol 6. Immediate Response by Mark Hammond

The epic story of the Tornado during Operation Desert Storm, by the bestselling author of Spitfire and Lancaster, who was himself shot down during that conflict

Night after night, they swallowed their fears and flew long distances through packs of enemy fighters to drop the bombs that could destroy Hitler and bring about the end of the war. This title tells the story of the controversial last battles of Bomber Command through the eyes of the heroic men who fought them.

Former Tornado Navigator John Nichol tells the incredible story of the RAF Tornado force during the First Gulf War in 1991; the excitement and the danger, the fear and the losses. It is an extraordinary account of courage and fortitude. ‘We were doing about 620 miles-per-hour, 200 feet above the desert, in total darkness. Everything was running on rails as we approached the target. Then all hell broke loose.  I remember the missile being fired at us; I broke left and shouted, “Chaff!”   ‘ All I could see was a flame, like a very large firework, coming towards me. Then there was a huge white flash. I remember an enormous wind and then I was knocked unconscious.  My last thoughts were that I was going to die. ’ In 1990, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion and occupation of neighbouring Kuwait, setting in motion a chain of events that had unimaginable political, military and personal repercussions, which still reverberate around the globe today.This is the story of the aircrew at the heart of Operation Desert Storm, almost none of whom had any prior experience of armed combat. It is the story of the Tornado’s missions, of those who did not return - and of the families who watched and waited as one of the most complex conflicts in recent history unfolded live on television. It is a story of untold fear and suffering, and astounding courage in the face of hitherto unimaginable adversity.

Tells the story of those brave men - and, increasingly in this day and age, women - who go to war armed with bandages not bombs, scalpels not swords, and put saving life above taking life. Their job is to put themselves in the heart of danger - to run into battle to rescue the wounded and to risk their own lives to try and save the dying.

Flight lieutenant Mark Hunter, one of the RAF's most ambitious pilots, discovers that it was not the Iraqis who used the most virulent strains of chemical warfare during the Gulf War. The Pentagon and Whitehall will stop at nothing to ensure that a deadly skeleton from Desert Storm remains buried.

This edition focuses on enhancing accessibility for readers with impaired vision by providing a large print reproduction of a historical work. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making literature more accessible, it emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in reading.

The work by Thomas Carlyle is a significant literary piece that has impacted human history. Recognizing its importance, Alpha Editions has republished it in a modern format, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The book has been meticulously reformatted, retyped, and redesigned, resulting in clear and readable text, as it is not a scanned copy. It is categorized within the genres of Language and Literatures, specifically English literature, highlighting its enduring relevance and appeal.

Reveals the rain forest's vegetation and animal life, and outlines its role in insuring the world's clean air, pure water, and cures for many diseases

Hrdinové války v Zálivu John Peters a John Nichol popsali své osudy a utrpení v iráckém zajetí v knize Sestřelení tornáda. Její úspěch vyvolal velký zájem o oba letce a o jejich další osudy. To byl důvod, proč se rozhodli napsat další knihu, tentokrát s názvem Tým Tornáda. Kniha popisuje, jak se John Peters a John Nichol stali letci, jak jejich životy ovlivnila válka v Zálivu a jaké je to působit v Royal Air Force, létat na nesmírně složitých letounech, jejichž cena je mnoho milionů liber, a neustále se připravovat na válku. Tým Tornáda poskytuje mnoho autentických informací a zážitků těm, kdo chtějí pochopit, jak vypadá v těchto pohnutých dobách život eskadry prvního sledu, nebo jaké je to létat s letounem typu Tornado na hranici jeho limitů při mnohonárodních leteckých cvičeních

Vyprávění dvou vojenských letců, veteránů ze Zálivu, o svém působení a výcviku na základně RAF v období míru. Oba autoři, pilot a navigátor, popisují autentické zážitky z běžného roku života v Air Force: kouzlo i rizika leteckého mírového výcviku, traumata války v Zálivu, měnící se úlohu letectva v současnosti. Po knize Sestřelení Tornáda, kde vylíčili válku v Zálivu a své zajetí, je to jejich další příspěvek k přiblížení vojenské letecké tématiky všem zájemcům. Příspěvek zajímavý a osobitý, prověřený úspěšnou kariérou dvou profesionálních vojáků, příslušníků elitní eskadry RAF a válečných hrdinů. Doplněno černobílými i barevnými dokumentárními fotografiemi.

Románový debut anglického autora se odehrává v 90.letech v prostředí vojenského letectva. Při havárii stíhacího letounu typu Tempest zahyne přítel vojenského pilota RAF Drewa Millera. Ten se nechce smířit se závěrem vyšetřovací komise, která se domnívá, že příčinou tragédie byla chyba pilota. Sám se málem stane obětí další nehody letadla, které se během cvičného boje náhle stalo neovladatelným. Drew si sice zachránil život katapultáží, ale hrozí mu vojenský soud a propuštění z armády. Snaží se proto hledat důkazy, které by podpořily jeho teorii, že zřícení letounů způsobila technická závada. Postupně zjišťuje, že v posledních dvou letech došlo u RAF k osmnácti podobným případům. Odhaluje nezodpovědnost a cynismus armádních i vládních představitelů, kteří zatajují před veřejností pravou příčinu havárií a pro lukrativní obchodní zakázky ohrožují životy pilotů. Autor, který čerpal inspiraci z dlouholetého působení ve vojenském letectvu, ve svém napínavém příběhu zdařile vystihuje atmosféru zobrazovaného prostředí i pocity letců.

V románu Jasný cíl Nichol nečerpá z vlastních zkušeností, ale používá informace získané z četby a od vojáků a civilistiů, kteří v Sierra Leone nějaký čas pobývali. V mnohém ho inspirovala kniha Iana Fleminga Démanty jsou věčné.

Dick Francis - Hurikán: Perry Stuart, meteorolog z britské televizní stanice BBC, se rozhodne strávit dovolenou na Floridě a spolu se svým kolegou si splnit dávný sen: proletět okem hurikánu. Místo jedinečného zážitku však musí bojovat o přežití na pustém ostrově v Karibském moři a rozplétat intriky bezohledných podnikavců. Jeffery Deaver - Ďáblova slza: Washingtonský starosta dostane dopis, v němž neznámý vyděrač vyhrožuje vysokými oběťmi na životech, pokud do dvanácti hodin nedostane dvacet milionů dolarů v hotovosti. FBI se nemá čeho chytit a minuty ubíhají. Jejich jedinou nadějí je specialista na zkoumání dokumentů Parker Kincaid. Nicholas Sparks - Nezapomenutelná cesta: Když bylo Landonu Carterovi sedmnáct, život se mu navždy změnil. To se psal rok 1958, Landon končil střední školu a rozhodně se nehodlal zatěžovat starostmi dospělých. A ani ve snu ho nenapadlo, že by se mohl zamilovat, natož do dcery místního faráře. Ale srdce mu velelo jinak. John Nichol - Stinger: V osmdesátých letech CIA dodávala afghánským mudžáhidům řízené střely typu Stinger, které se nikdy nepodařilo získat zpět. Nebezpečné zbraně skončily v rukou teroristů a je třeba je zničit za každou cenu. Do afghánských hor tedy zamíří speciální komando, jehož členem je i pilot RAF Sean Riever.

Svazek obsahuje čtyři napínavé romány amerických a anglických autorů ve zkrácené verzi. Jednotlivé tituly jsou doplněny stručnými medailony autorů. Kniha obsahuje tyto tituly: Grayson, Emily: Observatoř Nichol, John: Jasný cíl Deaver, Jeffery: Prázdné křeslo McGregor, Elizabeth: Dítě ledu