Tornado
In the Eye of the Storm
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Tornado
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Narrated by:
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Andrew Wincott
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John Nichol
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‘We were doing about 620 miles-per-hour, 200 feet above the desert, in total darkness. Everything was running on rails as we approached the target. Then all hell broke loose. I remember the missile being fired at us; I broke left and shouted, “Chaff!”
‘All I could see was a flame, like a very large firework, coming towards me. Then there was a huge white flash. I remember an enormous wind and then I was knocked unconscious. My last thoughts were that I was going to die.’
In 1990, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion and occupation of neighbouring Kuwait, setting in motion a chain of events that had unimaginable political, military and personal repercussions, which still reverberate around the globe today.
This is the story of the aircrew at the heart of Operation Desert Storm, almost none of whom had any prior experience of armed combat. It is the story of the Tornado’s missions, of those who did not return - and of the families who watched and waited as one of the most complex conflicts in recent history unfolded live on television. It is a story of untold fear and suffering, and astounding courage in the face of hitherto unimaginable adversity.©2021 John Nichol (P)2021 Simon & Schuster UK
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- Mr Daniel K Russell
- 07-10-21
Excellent throughout.
First class. "unputdownable" if that can be said of an Audible book. First class!
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- Mitty
- 23-09-21
Brought to life a recent (often buried) period
I really enjoyed this book. Like his other books it's mixed with high emotion and tugged at my heart strings more than once.
I had forgotten a lot about this period (even though I lived through it) and it was good to be reminded of the sacrifices made by those involved. My only regret is that I've run out of his books to listen to now!
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- brendan walsh
- 30-07-21
Another classic read
I just finished it 12 words is not enough to say I loved every minute it, funny and sad, and so much in between, again the other casualties of was the families left behind, so good to mention the war widows, and how they have changed the stupid archaic rules for those that are left behind, I can't wait for the next book, well done Mr Nichol
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- dave
- 02-08-21
another fantastic book by john
fantastic book, I didn't know just what this was going to be about but having read his other books I knew it would be good and it really was, the only thing is the way the narrator does the quotes annoys me a little but that's just me I think but the story is one that needs to be heard
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- David Barr
- 27-02-22
RAF family perspective
loved it. very moving and glad it gave the perspectives of the families of those who went to war in the Gulf.
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- Mr G B Lewis
- 30-09-22
Great Book.
My dad also was deployed during the gulf war in the RAF and was really moving to hear about the conflict from the point of view of those who served.
Felt the narrator as much as he held your attention was a bit over theatrical in parts for such a story about such men.
Listened to the whole book with it a few days so it says a lot!
Would recommend!
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- MR G S P SOBRAL
- 24-01-22
Excellent listen!
Really interesting to hear the stories of those involved with the Tornado and in particular the accounts of the 1st Gulf War.
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- Eugene
- 10-09-21
Outstanding book
So much more than the story of pilots during war but the stories of life..And one of the last great almost British engineering Aircraft.
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- Ian Jeffery
- 14-03-23
Insightful, griping, shocking and emotive
I grew up attending countless airshows with my parents and was fascinated by the Tornado and always wanted to join thr RAF to fly one. I also remember when I was 11 seeing the pictures of Peters and the author when they were POWs, being 11 you don’t really know what these chaps and their mates went through during the Gulf War. This book is probably one of my favourite audiobooks. It was gripping, the horrific treatment of the captured airmen made my blood boil, and really opened my eyes as to what happened to them. The bravery of the lads flying the missions over Iraq was incredible, this book really puts you right in the cockpit at 100 feet over the desert. And finally, the heart-rendering stories of loss is something that really hits home. I cried several times listening to the testimonies of families left behind.
The last line of the book is the most poignant I’ve heard, it had me in tears.
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- Ken McLauchlin
- 15-01-23
In depth and personal about the horrors of war.
Loved the personal stories and facts, but thought the female voices should perhaps have been performed by a female actress.
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