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In this riveting account Blackman charts the development of this awesome craft, the terrible mistakes and accidents, but also its triumphs. --Catholic Herald
Tony Blackman knows what he is talking about. --Aeroplane Magazine
Tony Blackman knows what he is talking about. --Aeroplane Magazine
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The scrapping of the Nimrod programme has been one of the most controversial events in the military aviation world for many a year. For most of its operational life, from 1969 to date, its contribution to the defence of the realm and its role in offensive duties was, of necessity, often shrouded in secrecy. It was the 'eye in the sky' which was absolutely vital to a host of activities - from anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, to support of land battles throughout the world, to the Falklands campaign, to combating drug-running, the Nimrod's unsung role was paramount. And now the UK is bereft of such a multi-tasking reconnaissance aircraft. The full story of the Nimrod, and its significance, now needs to be told. Tony Blackman, who was there at the beginning, test-flew nearly every aircraft and was at Kinloss on the very day the project was cancelled, has written this timely book, "Nimrod Rise and Fall", covering every facet of its history, its weapons system developments and its tragic accidents. He writes in an approachable way, making technical subjects understandable but his conclusions will, inevitably, not be welcomed by everyone.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a great history of this iconic British aircraft and a fitting tribute to it. I spent thirteen years in the RAF and seven of those were at Kinloss working in Air Traffic, Base Ops and the ARCC. I was not aircrew but feel every proud of my time spent with the "Kipper Fleet".
The book is well written and illustrated and gives an excellent journey through the Nimrod's service life while also entertaining through the description of the banter and humour that was an essential part of the Nimrod world, its crews and support personnel. The fact that most people associate Nimrod with the crash of XV230 and the MRA4 is tragic, this aircraft and the personnel who flew, maintained and supported it played a vital part in our national interests for over 40 years. After the last jet fewl off into retirement, and the MRA4's were butchered by this short sighted Government I was looking for a good read on the aircraft and its role. Norman deserved a good tribute and for me this is it.
An excellent read, a fitting tribute to one of the most underrated and vital aircraft of the cold war. Should have come with a free DCS* though, would have made it fly off the shelves.
* = Dairy Cream Sponge. A staple of Nimrod aircrew for many years. Finding one in the galley of a Nimrod upon landing was like finding a politician telling the truth !!
The book is well written and illustrated and gives an excellent journey through the Nimrod's service life while also entertaining through the description of the banter and humour that was an essential part of the Nimrod world, its crews and support personnel. The fact that most people associate Nimrod with the crash of XV230 and the MRA4 is tragic, this aircraft and the personnel who flew, maintained and supported it played a vital part in our national interests for over 40 years. After the last jet fewl off into retirement, and the MRA4's were butchered by this short sighted Government I was looking for a good read on the aircraft and its role. Norman deserved a good tribute and for me this is it.
An excellent read, a fitting tribute to one of the most underrated and vital aircraft of the cold war. Should have come with a free DCS* though, would have made it fly off the shelves.
* = Dairy Cream Sponge. A staple of Nimrod aircrew for many years. Finding one in the galley of a Nimrod upon landing was like finding a politician telling the truth !!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book tells the full story from the beginning of the Nimrod to it's sad and some might say undeserved dismantling and destruction. It tells you how it all started and what tasks it did, but was not allowed to be publicized as it would have caused problems both for the Goverment and the stations where the aircraft were based. It was always the best at what it did, this was a mixture of the aircraft and the crews that flew it and the groundcrew that looked after it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This publication is an excellent read and comes with a stong five star rating. Well presented, easy to understand and accurately written, it gives a complete account of the Nimrod from start to finish. The carefully selected pictures and diagrams complete the account and I cannot recommend it highly enough. By far the best book on the Nimrod published to date.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful
bought for an ex Nimrod pilot who was impressed with the research and enjoyed reviewing his experiences and checking all the facts he knew!
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. R. J. Withers
excellent book
though in my 90's as an ex RAF man i gett give a great deal of pleasure from books as well written as this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by northolt
Written by a pilot for a pilot
An uninspiring book. I should have known this from the dull picture on the front cover. Of all the fantastic pictures that could be used why choose this one against a green... Read more
Published 1 month ago by EGCD
Nimrod Saga
A must read for all who have been connected with all maritime and defence affairs. Do open the link to the senior civil servant (MOD) who defines just how important the MRA4 was to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Biggleswick
Nimrod the end of a Legend
A fascinating read on a subject that has generated a lot of shock and emotional feelings about an aircraft that for years has been a stalwart in upholding the defence of this... Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. C. Paintin
Nimrod Rise & Fall
Well written book that is full of accurate information on the aircraft and its various roles. Well worth the money!!
Published 2 months ago by highland laddie
Rise & Fall
An excellently timed release with the demise of the Nimrod MRA4 still very fresh in the memory. The concept of the book and content are excellent, however, the presentation leaves... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rickskid
Technical Detail
This is an excellent book with a high level of technical content. Great for ex Nimrod "techys" but still interesting for others. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Terry Savage
Good value - just like the real thing
With the Nimrod being a popular topic in print of recent years I was hoping for much from this volume, and got most of what I wanted. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Damien Burke
Excellent
As an ex Nimrod "wettie" I was a bit sceptical until I actually read the book.
Wonderful, particularly as the author never actually flew operational sorties in the dear... Read more
Wonderful, particularly as the author never actually flew operational sorties in the dear... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Donatello46
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