For those who, like me, have only a tacit level of understanding of a test pilot’s role, this book will be quite illuminating. Ron Burrows did not set out to become a test pilot and even through his career tried to get back to operational flying but clearly his mix of pilot skills, understanding of technology and analytical thinking are not common and as such the Military Establishment were determined to get the most out of their investment. Burrows documents the flight characteristics of the many aircraft he flew which, on its own, could be tedious but he manages to weave it into anecdotes of his life at different times so the stories are both entertaining and informative. Many of these death defying tales are told in such a “matter of fact” way it makes it almost sound like a job with slight risk but all within a relatively safe envelope. The truth, as we learn, is that the Test Pilot’s role is to define the edges of this envelope so that others can more safely operate. For the.. Read more
NetGalley, Michael Neill

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars A side to the Falklands War that I haven't really been aware of, the Royal Marine Band Service is well served by this book. Written with some appropriate humour, but never losing sight of the human cost of the war, the author reflects an important event in British history. Very much front and centre was the waste of lives caused by diplomacy being unsuccessful, war and conflict were never glorified and were almost incidental to the telling of the RMBS service. There are useful references to other reading matter that covers the war in more details, but this one concentrates on the support delivered by the musicians. I found it really moving, informative and humorous, never maudlin. You don't have to be a fan of military tales to find something in this book to enjoy.
NetGalley, Simon Alphonso

Air Power in the Falklands Conflict is a fascinating and informative read. It delves deep into the actual operations side of the air conflict and not how it was hyped up by the media. There are multiple tables and charts depicting the sorties flown, and the weapons deployed. Plus, there are all the stories related to the engagements and much more. At the tail-end of the book is a huge list of resources used, including essays in books and dissertations. There is also a list of online material and official publications that were used... Air Power in the Falklands Conflict is an excellent reference tool.
NetGalley, John Derek

An interesting read, explains how a trained unit complimented the operational capability of 3 Cdo Bde on deployment during the Falklands War.
South Atlantic Medal Assc

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out 5 stars Well-written, engaging, and very interesting diary entries detailing a civilian family's perspective of the invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982. The narrative draws the reader in and I could easily imagine and picture the events based on the authors' descriptions. This is very entertaining and I couldn't read it fast enough and didn't want to put it down. History buffs, such as myself, will find this book about a lesser-known part of history is a must read.
NetGalley, Brenda Yeager