Fighting Force: The 90th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force

Readers are presented with fascinating insight into RAF life in this exciting, adrenalin-fueled showcase—all of the RAFs combat and support aircraft are shown in operation, combined with captivating images of the dedicated men and women who work with these warplanes both in the air and on the ground. Superbly illustrated, this book puts you in the cockpit of a Eurofighter Typhoon; hurtling down a tight valley at 500mph at an altitude of 250ft in a Tornado GR4; landing a C-130 Hercules on a rough landing strip to resupply troops with vital resources; and operating a Chinook helicopter in the zero-visibility conditions of a dusty desert at night while being shot at. A comprehensive gallery of dynamic images demonstrate the wide range of skills required of today's RAF personnel—from exhilarating fast-jet flying and challenging logistical support, to complex state-of-the-art engineering and dangerous force protection.