Never in Anger by Anthony Bendell

Never in Anger by Anthony Bendell

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"Bugs" Bendell joined the RAF in 1953, just as the service was converting to jets. His career spanned 34 years and many different types of jet, resulting in him becoming one of the best fighter pilots of his generation, until multiple sclerosis forced him to retire. This is his story.

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Never in Anger by Anthony Bendell

A memoir of a life in the Royal Air Force and a battle against an incurable disease, 'Bugs' Bendell joined the Royal Air Force in 1953 just as the service was converting to jets. His career spanned 34 years and in that time he became perhaps the finest fighter pilot of his generation. He racked up more than 4000 hours in planes as varied as the Tiger Moth, the Harvard, the hunter jet interceptor etc. So renowned were his skills that he ended up training American pilots on American planes in America. His career also took him to Germany, Cyprus, the Middle East, and Far East. But in early 1980's he experienced dizziness and had problems with hand eye coordination. Diagnosed with MS. Retired 1987 but was determined to finish his book.
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ISBN 13 9780752817965
ISBN 10 0752817965
Title Never in Anger
Author Anthony Bendell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1998-11-16
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.