Bøger af Graham Pitchfork

Until the end of the Cold War in 1990, the RAF had several major bases worldwide - largely in those areas where the service had been based during the inter-war years. In Cold War Boys Overseas contributors recall their time at these foreign destinations. With almost half of RAF personnel serving abroad in the 1960s situated throughout Germany, the book starts its focus there with tales of monitoring the Soviet threat. The stories then advance to the warmer climates of the Near East and Far East where different challenges awaited those serving there. As the period progressed RAF squadrons saw changes to their equipment with Hunters, Javelins and Canberras being replaced by a new generation of combat aircraft such as the Buccaneer, Harrier, Jaguar, Phantom and Vulcan. Innovation of missile defense and the expansion of the role of helicopters were also critical at this time. How this affected the RAF is told by the aircrew and ground crew who served then. The stories that feature in the book reveal just how serving overseas was a different way of life and the chapters illustrate the many facets of the RAF's capabilities across the globe. They also highlight a lifestyle that no longer exists in today's RAF. Buckle up and allow the Cold War Boys to take you on a thrilling adventure across the globe.

The Britsol Beaufighter took its first flight on 17 July 1939, and shortly after became a highly effective RAF night-fighter during the Second World War. Beautifully illustrated, this book charts the design, development and service of this impressive multi-role aircraft.

The epic stories of some of the thousands of shot-down airmen, including many Canadians, who got out from behind enemy lines in the Second World War.

A departure from the Cold War for the Boys series! Beaufighter air and ground crew recall their stories which range from complete memoirs to brief anecdotes. This is quite a unique book to be savoured by all those interested in the war in the air from 1939-1945.

Thirty Buccaneer 'Boys', drawn from the Fleet Air Arm, the RAF and the South African Air Force, outline their experiences in the maritime role, operations overland, including the first Gulf War, and operations by the South Africans in the Border Wars. In addition to the aircrew, air engineer officers and ground crew have also contributed.

208 Squadron celebrated its centenary in October 2016, making it one of the few RAF squadrons to achieve this distinction whilst still part of the RAF's current order of battle. To celebrate, Air Commodore Pitchfork compiled a history of the squadron's activities and personnel, illustrating the comradeship and professionalism of the squadron.