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by Sharkey Ward (Author) "It was 1982 and the new year had dawned, the stormy sea and sky were painted warship grey by day, and the outside air temperature..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Phoenix; New Ed edition (7 Dec 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0304355429
  • ISBN-13: 978-0304355426
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for anyone interested in air combat or the Falklands, 24 Feb 2007
By Fritz "Fritz" (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews
I read this book years ago and I dont agree with some other reviews slating Sharkey Ward for being arrogant and spoiling the book. This book is about the Sea Harrier, its operations in the Falklands war and the views of the man known as "Mr Sea Harrier". What you get is interesting insight into the development of this marvellous aircraft, the preparations undergone by pilots sailing to the Falklands, air operations during the war and the immediate aftermath. This a warts and all kind of a book. The behaviour of some parties was not up to scratch and the author makes no bones about it but does support opinions with facts. Was it right to think of court martialling a pilot for being shot down by a SAM? Was it right to have the air patrols at 10-15,000ft when attack aircraft were coming in on the deck? Was the RAF determined not to be "left out"? Sharkey gives his views on these. This book is great - you feel your are sat with this great fighter pilot listening to him talk. It is clearly his view on that aircraft in that war.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cdr Ward, 28 Feb 2006
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I served at RNAS Yeovilton where Cdr Ward was based with 801sqn. He had assumed almost legendary status even prior to the publication of this book. It was very apparent that if you wished to learn about the role of the SHAR his was the voice to listen to. This book is the voice of reason in an otherwise politically correct world. As a fighter pilot you HAVE to tell it as it is. This book does just that warts and all. A must read for any student of the Falklands war or modern air warfare.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars brilliant story of a true fighter pilot's war, 15 Jul 2007
By Mr. Stephen P. Lightfoot "slight99" (Staffs UK) - See all my reviews
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I couldn't put this down! It is a great read. Sharkey puts his spirit and his passion into this book, as he must have done into his flying and fighting.
He delivers some great knocking copy against the RAF, so I bought Vulcan 607 too in the interests of balance. Sharkey goes to some length to knock the RAF's efforts in the Falklands - the Vulcan raids used up so much fuel to very little effect, but he does miss the point that the RAF's mission was as political and strategic as well as military. Also, he appears to have felt that the Royal Navy, the FAA, and the Sea Harrier didn't get enough respect before during and after the war. I hope that isn't true. From what I recall, the Navy played the major role, the Harrier was highly vaunted and the sailors and airmen regarded as heroes, and rightly so.

This book isn't pure history, but an excellent memoir from a true fighter pilot hero. Nice one Sharkey, and thank you for all you have done for you Country.
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5.0 out of 5 stars sharky ward
Alot of people are commenting on the arrogance of sharky ward which i agree with but people that are the best in their profession usually are. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. C. B. Clark

5.0 out of 5 stars sea harrier over the falklands- a masterpiece
sea harrier over the falklands written by commander nigel"sharkey" ward shows the epic and tiring journey of thee 801 squadron battling the argentines along with the fleet command... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Fraser Ritchie

4.0 out of 5 stars Justified Contempt
The critical reviews all center on Sharkey's arrogance. It is there, and the fact it gives a significant proportion of the readership such feelings is the only reason that keeps... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kazuaki Shimazaki

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Sharkey is one of those rare breeds of people in the armed forces, doesn't take any nonsense and more importantly stands up for those who serve along side him. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Tim

5.0 out of 5 stars very good
very good read. sharkey realy explains the technical side of flying without being too boring it makes you proud to be british even though the top brass seem to have thier head up... Read more
Published on 16 Jul 2007 by Mark Waghorn

5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
Thank goodness Sharkey Ward wrote this book. It is a great read and raises some controversial issues about how the Falklands war was fought. Highly recommended.
Published on 14 Jul 2007 by Mr. Jonathan A. Bond

5.0 out of 5 stars Top of the line stories from the front line.
Exciting and enthralling - I couldn't put it down.
It is shame that as the action gets more intense during the war, the detail described gets less. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2006 by James Buller

3.0 out of 5 stars Read it with an open mind
This is a good book I found it hard to put down, but there's a key flaw. As others have said Ward is very much "I'm right you are wrong". Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2006 by Mr. John Mark Bates

5.0 out of 5 stars "Cometh the hour"
I served two tours with 801 nas in the 80s and "sharkey" Ward had an almost mythical status as being the man that when the chips were down delivered the goods . Read more
Published on 6 April 2006 by H. L. Shaw

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine book almost ruined by the authors arrogance
This is a enligthening and exciting book chronicalling the role of Commander Sharky Ward as CO 801 Sq. during the Falklands conflict. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2004 by Matthew Millington

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