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Hostile Skies

The Battle for the Falklands

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Hostile Skies

By: David Morgan
Narrated by: Peter Kenny
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The gripping personal story of a Falklands Fighter Ace.

David Morgan, RAF officer and poet, relives his experiences during the Falklands War in this vivid memoir. On secondment to the Royal Navy when the Argentine invasion of the Falklands began, and personally credited with shooting down two Argentine Skyhawks as well as enemy helicopters, Morgan was later awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Here he recounts his involvement in the first British airstrike against Argentine positions around Port Stanley and describes being first on the scene when enemy jets bombed the landing ships Sir Tristram and Sir Galahad. Including the author's heartfelt letters sent back to England to close family and friends, Hostile Skies dramatically recalls what it was really like to fight, live and love during the Falklands War.

©2012 David Morgan (P)2020 W F Howes 20th Century Military & War Modern

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"Graphically told, this is the story of an intense and fraught conflict enacted on the edge of endurance. Gripping...." (Flypast)
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I plead ignorance, as I thought the Falkland’s war lasted a couple of weeks and had few casualties. How wrong I was. Certainly makes you think. Like Britain was in the Second World War, we were out numbered and fighting at a long distance. Yet somehow managed to pull it of ( at a big cost of lives ). This book made me appreciate what others do in order to try to keep us safe.

An interesting read

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the honest recollections of a truly skilled pilot and warrior poet although the poetry was not my cup of tea. Good description of action over and around the Falklands but some of the more personal recollections of marital infidelity and love seemed out of place and at times too personal. Well narrated. Worth a listen.

Honest memories of a warrior poet.

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Love his account, thank you for your service Mr David Morgan what a true hero along with all the other service personnel that fought in the Falklands war.

Brilliant book

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A Brilliant listen from start to finish, Showing the hazards of Air Combat in Modern Age

Thrilling Aviatior Story

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A detailed, emotional and stark account of a Sea Harrier pilot in the Falklands War. Covering the conflict from task force departure to return, a wide range of combat missions, incidents, accidents, losses and the life of a pilot aboard HMS Hermes. The writing is entertaining and the combat and its effects emotionally described. Narration by Peter Kenny is excellent, bringing the account to life. Highly recommended.

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