Relays the events of the Indonesia/Malaysia Confrontation (1962-66) in vivid detail. Details the exploits of the famous 'Borneo Boys' - a new breed of young and freshly-trained RAF rotary pilots, posted to the Far East, tells the lively accounts of 103,110, and 225 Squadron Whirlwinds in action.
Demonstrates the brave determination of the air and ground crews who fought what was one of the wars most difficult battles.
"[This book] tells the story of the Royal Air Force tactical transport force operating in one of the most dangerous regions in the Afghanistan campaign -- Helmand province ... The book follows 'C' Flight of 27 Squadron form RAF Odiham as it prepares for another three-month deployment to Helmand manning 1310 Flight, under the command of NATO, within the International Security Assistance Force, ISAF ... There are first-hand accounts from air and ground crews, client Royal Marine Commandos and in-theatre helicopter support units, as well as from the Hercules pilots on detachment from RAF Lyneham, and the men of the 47 Air Despatch Squadron. There are detailed depictions of [stories] in support of ground operations, and of life-saving casualty evacuation missions with teams of medics and nurses. The author describes tortuous historical background to today's conflict, while eye-witnesses contribute their personal viewpoints on the campaign together with many dramatic photographs from the frontline"--Jacket.
Subtitle on cover: Life and times of an RAF co-pilot Far East 1962-65.
Charts the entire history of the Royal Air Force College in Cranwell, Lincolnshire, from 1919 to the present day.