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  • By: Ian Hall
  • Narrated by: Roger Davis
  • Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (52 ratings)
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Tornado Boys

By: Ian Hall
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Summary

Tornado Boys is the latest in the ever-popular Boys series and differs from earlier titles. With the introduction of female pilots to the RAF in 1994, the Tornado was the first aircraft to be flown by both men and women. This is acknowledged in the book with a chapter written by one female pilot. Another aspect that makes this book different from the rest of the series is that it covers an aircraft which is still in active service, especially as a key player in current Middle East operations. With focus on the GR1/GR4 versions of the Tornado, listeners will enjoy fascinating insights on what it is like to operate this bomber/reconnaissance aircraft against the backdrop of modern-day scenarios. The book starts in the 1970s with stories from operators and ground crew of the Tornado as a Cold War nuclear deterrent and with tales of later "hot" wars as seen by operational leaders in both Gulf conflicts and in Kosovo. There are also stories of Scud hunting in Iraq and Red Flag exercises in the US, as well as of a stunning competition victory over the USAF's Strategic Air Command in their own backyard. The short-lived anti-shipping role is not neglected. With the transformation of the Tornado to the GR4 standard, the book continues with chapters covering active service in support of Britain's increasingly complex international commitments and the employment of new weaponry and sensors. All in all, through the eyes of men and women who have operated this extraordinary aircraft, the volume presents an entertaining and illuminating series of tales and anecdotes. These light and informative stories come from those who were proud to serve on and loved to operate the impressively versatile Tornado.

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  • 24-11-21

Brilliant

As with all these series of books it is very interesting and well read.

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Three and a half stars really.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the stories of development and combat, I also don't mind the personal elements thrown in, I'd expected it after listening to The Vulcan Boys. It's just a fair proportion of the anecdotes seem like score settling or could end in the classic Alan Partridge "needless to say, I had the last laugh". There is a technical element to this anthology, so you'll probably end up googling some of the abbreviations to make more sense, so it'll need a second listen. The narration was a little underwhelming. Over all worth it if you're interested in the Tornado, but as the title suggest their isn't much meat in the bone.

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