Dive into the pages of *Nimrod Boys*, a riveting collection of first-hand accounts that brings to life the remarkable stories behind the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod. Authored by Tony Blackman and complemented by Joe Kennedy, this paperback offers a fascinating exploration of the UK's premier jet-powered maritime aircraft. Measuring 156 x 256 mm and featuring 256 pages of rich, insightful narratives, this book delves into operational history spanning crucial military engagements, from the Falklands Campaign to the First Gulf War and contemporary anti-drug smuggling operations in the Caribbean.

*Nimrod Boys* captures the essence of the Cold War era and reflects on the Nimrod’s legacy through diverse perspectives, including those of a pioneering female air electronic operator. Readers will be captivated by engaging tales that are sometimes dramatic, sometimes humorous, yet always enthralling. Discover the technical prowess of the Nimrod, which excelled in anti-submarine warfare, thanks to its advanced navigation and electronics systems.

This volume not only provides a profound insight into the crew life of Nimrod operators but also includes commentary on the famed International Fincastle Competition, where RAF squadrons faced off against those from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. With a foreword by AVM Andrew Roberts, *Nimrod Boys* is an essential read for aviation enthusiasts and military historians alike.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 156 x 256 mm
Pages: 256
Bind: paperback
Author: Tony Blackman Publisher: Grub Street
Publication Date: 30-06-2021

Nimrod Boys is a complementary book to Nimrod Rise and Fall from acclaimed author Tony Blackman. It is a collection of over twenty first-hand accounts of operating the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod – an aircraft which served at the forefront of the Cold War. As the first jet-powered maritime aircraft, it could reach critical points for rescues or for operational requirements in rapid time. Its outstanding navigation and electronics systems also allowed the Nimrod to be a first-class machine in anti-submarine warfare. The book focuses on the Nimrod’s UK-based and worldwide operations. With detailed accounts of the Nimrod’s role during the Falklands Campaign and in later conflicts such as the First Gulf War to modern-day anti-drug smuggling operations in the Caribbean. There are also descriptions of the Nimrod’s achievements in the International Fincastle Competition – where RAF squadrons competed against counterparts from Australia, Canada and New Zealand. With a variety of perspectives on Nimrod crew life, including from a female air electronic operator, readers will find dramatic, engaging and occasionally humorous stories. One flight test observer also reflects on the cancelled Nimrod MR4 project. Nimrod Boys written by Tony Blackman with Joe Kennedy and with a foreword by AVM Andrew Roberts is more than worthy addition to the celebrated Boys series.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.