Paperback 257 pages
ISBN 9781904959137
Author:
Ron Bennett
Cover design:
Zoë Farmer Price £12.00
(price includes delivery worldwide)
Publication date 31 December 2005
Synopsis
April 1982 Argentina’s military junta orders the invasion of the Falklands Islands. But they didn’t expect the British response instigated by the ‘Iron Lady’ – Prime Minister Maggie Thatcher. The Task Force sailed south to mount ‘Operation Corporate’ and recover the Falklands Islands back to British rule.
RAF Technician, Sgt. Joe Norcross is reunited with his long-time friend, now in the SAS, to make the long journey to the Falklands to repair the latest aircraft in the RAF’s inventory – the Tornado fighter bomber, which had been damaged in battle over 8,000 miles from home.
Joe Norcross bravely confronts his fears and is blooded in combat to protect his aircraft and its crew.
...the author, with considerable experience with the Royal Air Force, has constructed a story set at the time of the Falklands conflict, which shows, with considerable technical detail... The book contains a strong personal story line involving two serving members of the armed forces, one in the RAF, and one serving with the SAS, and both from Colwyn Bay [in Wales], and how each, years apart, saves the life of the other.