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Tornado: In the Eye of the Storm Paperback – 26 May 2022

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Former Tornado Navigator John Nichol tells the incredible story of the RAF Tornado force during the First Gulf War in 1991; the excitement and the danger, the fear and the losses. It is an extraordinary account of courage and fortitude.

‘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.

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Simon & Schuster UK
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26 May 2022
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13 x 3.3 x 19.8 cm
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1471180557
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978-1471180552
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'Gripping…A story of unrivalled bravery' ― Daily Express

'He has used his extensive knowledge and contacts to create a well-rounded record of the Tornado strike force during the Gulf War. He... brings the experience of flying and fighting the aircraft to life in a dramatic but expert fashion... Nichol combines a professional eye for the technicalities with the human stories to create a readable and informative work, and a fitting tribute to those who did not come home.' ― History of War

‘Nichol superbly interleaves graphic stories of combat with the effects on those left at home. The author describes combat with a superbly written dispassionate voice, relating the technicalities and feelings of modern combat clearly and with a style that takes you seamlessly from the Tornado’s cockpit to the fears of those left at home … This is a fine book to join his “biographies” of the Spitfire and Lancaster … And one of the best pieces of sharp-end military history I have had the privilege and pleasure of reading.’ ― The Aviation Historian

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John Nichol served in the Royal Air Force for fifteen years. On active duty during the first Gulf War in 1991, his Tornado bomber was shot down during a mission over Iraq. Captured, tortured and held as a prisoner of war, John was paraded on television, provoking worldwide condemnation and leaving one of the most enduring images of the conflict. John is the bestselling co-author of Tornado Down and author of many highly acclaimed epics, including Spitfire, Lancaster and Tornado, all of which were Sunday Times bestsellers. He has made a number of TV documentaries with Second World War veterans, written for national newspapers and magazines, and is a widely quoted commentator on military affairs.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster UK (26 May 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1471180557
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1471180552
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 3.3 x 19.8 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 8,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 5 in History of Iran
- 6 in Military Aircraft
- 229 in Military History (Books)

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During 15 years service in the Royal Air Force John Nichol served as a technician and, after being commissioned from the ranks, as a Tornado Navigator in both the Air Defence and Ground Attack roles. On active duty in the Gulf he was shot down on the first low-level, daylight raid of the first Gulf War. Captured and tortured, he was paraded on television provoking worldwide condemnation and leaving one of the enduring images of the conflict. He returned to active duty and was involved in policing the exclusion zone as part of the UN force maintaining the fragile peace in Bosnia. He has served around the world from the Nevada Desert to the Middle East and Norway to the Falkland Islands.

John is the best-selling author of Tornado Down, five novels, and the highly acclaimed WWII history books, The Last Escape, Tail-End Charlies and Home Run. He is in demand to give motivational lectures and after-dinner speeches and has worked with wide variety of businesses including BT, Shell, Lloyds Bank and The Stockholm School of Economics.

He has written for The Times, The Mail on Sunday and The Observer and is a widely quoted commentator on military affairs. He has also been a consultant and presenter for Newsnight, BBC, Sky & ITV News, World in Action, CNN and Cutting Edge. He devised and presented 2 series of Survivors, interviewing newsmakers who have been through life changing experiences. He recently wrote two major series for the Sunday Express, Heroes and Survivors. John's latest book, Medic!, charts the astonishing and deeply moving story of military medics from the WW2 beaches of Dunkirk to the desert towns of Afghanistan today.

John is a member of The Royal British Legion's Gulf War Group helping veterans with Gulf War Syndrome and a patron of the British Ex-service Wheelchair Sports Association. He is also a very poor golfer.

Find out more at www.johnnichol.com

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Esther

Very engaging, hard to put down

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 3 January 2023

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A brilliant first-hand account of the Gulf War UK air assault pieced together from the pilots, navigators and ground crews who participated in it (as well as hearing from the family members left back home). Very engaging and hard to put down.
John Nichol has really done his homework on this one and is a fantastic read.

Just read another review about ‘OTT writing style’. Total nonsense. The book gives it like it was. The Tornado did have ‘broad muscular flanks’, it was a heavy aircraft. The GR variant was a fighter-bomber! I don’t see the author taking liberties in any way, especially considering how he underplays his own interrogation experience.

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James Toms

An in the seat view of what it was like to fly the fin in combat

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 6 January 2023

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As a fellow veteran of Op Granby, this is a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by the Tornado crews on it's first operational deployment, in combat, back in 1991.
The sheer terror of facing unrelenting AAA at low level, with the extremely high risks involved, is brought vividly out of the page by John and his fellow aviators.
A must read by those interested in military aviation, fast jets and history

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R Griffiths

Gifted present - excellent value

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 29 January 2023

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Purchased as a gift. Value for money was fantastic. Book was of great quality and looked for easy reading if you choose this genre.

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Mr. John Evans

Lifting the lid on a fascinating area of combat

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 31 July 2022

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There aren't too many people who have flown in a fast jet on combat missions, but the author is one of them. And he he got shot down. And he got captured and beaten up. This is not a book about the Tornado, by the way, so if you are looking for details of how it was conceived, designed and built, search elsewhere. This book is about the first Iraq war and how the mission of the Tornado bomber had to be changed due to enemy tactics. I really enjoyed this book. It is full of amazing characters and interesting details. If you sign up for the services, you may just get involved in a war and this book follows the lives of a bunch of unsuspecting pilots and their families who did just that. One odd feature is that the book is written in the third person and Nichol himself appears as another character. It's an interesting idea but for me it didn't quite work. This could have been a book written in the first person. But that's a small point - enjoy it. Great photos too, even on my Kindle app version.

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Kevin James

Gripping !!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 2 January 2023

A good read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 13 November 2022

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Really enjoyed reading this book and because the author was one of the airmen involved it flowed well from start to finish. The book is well written and you feel part of the story, living the highs and lows of the conflict in Kuwait. Parts of the book definitely bring a lump to the throat especially when reading of the families reactions to the knock on the door. Really good book and would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys military history.

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Nic M

A most informative and moving story of quite extraordinary men and a machine

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 17 October 2022

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As civilians most of us are quite ignorant of the realities of war, we only get to see the sanitised version otherwise tv news.

This book allows us a glimpse into the lives of the our military.

I defy you to read this book and not be moved by its humanity. How many of us would climb into a guided missile, fly at incredibly low altitudes, deliver the payload and return and then do it again and again.

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charlie

Fantastic detail

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 5 July 2022

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This book is a must read. If you’re into aviation ,especially fighter jets then don’t hesitate to buy.
When I opened the package the eye catching front cover was enough to make me excited.
I read four chapters in one day. I count out it down. The detail is very descriptive. It’s a well written book enough to make you feel like you’re there in the action.
I’m so glad I purchased this. I have just finished reading it and can’t wait to find more by this fantastic author.
It’s a 5 starts from me.

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