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John Nichol 5 Books Collection Set - Non fiction - Paperback Non-Fiction Simon & Schuster
John Nichol 5 Books Collection Set - Non fiction - Paperback/Hardback Non-Fiction Simon & Schuster
John Nichol 5 Books Collection Set - Non fiction - Paperback Non-Fiction Simon & Schuster
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John Nichol 5 Books Collection Set - Non fiction - Paperback

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What's Inside This Set

5 books included

  1. Spitfire

    Book 1

  2. Lancaster

    Book 2

  3. Tornado

    Book 3

  4. Eject! Eject!

    Book 4

  5. The Unknown Warrior

    Book 5
SKU B2D7338 ISBN: 9780953528691
by Simon & Schuster

Titles In The Set:

1. Spitfire
2. Lancaster
3. Tornado
4. Eject! Eject!
5. The Unknown Warrior

Description:

John Nichol’s writing brings the human stories of war into sharp, unforgettable focus. Drawing on his own experience as a former RAF Tornado navigator and combat veteran, Nichol combines technical insight with deeply personal storytelling to capture the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served.

This powerful collection spans some of the most iconic chapters in modern military history. Spitfire celebrates the legendary fighter aircraft that helped defend Britain in its darkest hour, blending edge-of-the-seat aerial combat with moving first-hand accounts from pilots, engineers and ground crews across the globe. Lancaster turns to Bomber Command, unflinchingly confronting the staggering human cost of the air war and the men who faced almost impossible odds night after night.

In Tornado, Nichol brings readers into the heart of the Gulf War, telling the story of aircrew thrown into combat with little preparation, while families watched events unfold live on television. Eject! Eject! explores one of aviation’s most life-saving inventions, revealing the extraordinary science behind ejection seats and the men and women whose lives were saved in seconds.

Completing the collection, The Unknown Warrior offers a poignant exploration of remembrance and loss, tracing the origins of the Unknown Warrior and examining why the need to honour the fallen still resonates today.

Rich in first-hand testimony, historical insight and emotional depth, John Nichol’s books are essential reading for anyone interested in military aviation, modern warfare and the human stories behind history’s defining moments.

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