Display Pilot: Flying the Raf's Combat Aircraft (Osprey modern military) [Paperback]

Rob Lea (Author), Bill Bedford (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1994 | Series: Osprey modern military

A detailed, behind-the-scenes account of the technicalities of airshow flying from the point of view of Harrier display pilot Flight Lieutenant Rob Lea, as he and his display team complete a hectic summer season, ranging from Shuttleworth to Dubai.

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The top class photography showcased in the Osprey Colour Classics series offers a superb insight into the appearance and deployment of a wide range of civil and military machines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Pub Co; First Edition edition (July 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855324458
• ISBN-13: 978-1855324459
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,480,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting look at a rare subject, June 16, 2000

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This review is from: Display Pilot: Flying the Raf's Combat Aircraft (Osprey modern military) (Paperback)

An excellent book with many great color photos. Harrier demonstration pilot Rob Lea writes a journal of his RAF pilot training, his selection to be a display pilot, and then a detailed description of his first season flying airshows in the unique vertical takeoff/landing Harrier attack jet. The balance between text and photos is very good (half and half). The last third of the book involves demo pilots for many other RAF aircraft and what it's like to perform in them at airshows. Highly recommended for fans of the Harrier, the Royal Air Force, airshows, or just military jets in general.