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Typhoon

By: Mike Sutton
Narrated by: Simon Bubb
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The thrilling account of the Typhoon FGR4s in the war against ISIS, from the RAF Wing commander who led them into combat.

The Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 is the most advanced multi-role combat aircraft in the world. Capable of flying at nearly twice the speed of sound and powering to a height of more than 10 miles in less time than it takes to boil a kettle, a single Typhoon can also deliver a heavy bombload with such lethal precision that a whole squadron of Lancasters could not have guaranteed the same result.

Taking command of the RAF's premier Typhoon squadron represented the pinnacle of Mike Sutton's career as fighter pilot. Until the day he was told he would be leading 1 (Fighter) Squadron into battle against a bloody and brutal enemy hell-bent on establishing a permanent stronghold across Syria and Iraq and spreading terror across the free world.

Their mission was to help stop them in their tracks.

In proving the Typhoon in combat, they would be flying in some of the world's most treacherous skies, where ground fire, anti-aircraft artillery and the latest surface-to-air missiles posed a constant danger. The threat of getting shot down behind enemy lines was a fact of life.

Typhoon is the first inside account of the RAF's long war against ISIS; a campaign in which any mistake could have devastating consequences. The loss of innocent lives resulting from their fight against the enemy was simply not an option. 1 Squadron fought with distinction over the trenches of the First World War, in the Battle of Britain and during the Falklands War. Over an intense, extraordinarily demanding deployment against a brutal enemy, this gripping and dramatic story of modern conflict sees them in action once again.

©2021 Mike Sutton (P)2021 Penguin Audio
Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Air Forces Armed Forces Military Military & War Inspiring Thought-Provoking Middle East War

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Critic reviews

"An adrenaline-fuelled, gripping account that puts you right in the cockpit of one of the RAF's most modern combat aircraft. Typhoon is a rare insight into the high-pressure, high-stakes world of an RAF fighter squadron at war." (John Nichol)

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Really fabulous immersive read. You even felt part of the banter. Thoroughly enjoyable. Read so well too.

An immersive listen

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Very interesting read. Life as a fighter pilot in the RAF at war and peace in the ageing jaguar and the newer Typhoon (it was Mauser who could never be bothered to fix the gun, he doesn't actually name them).

Excellent book

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At times I really thought I was in the cockpit with him , thank god I wasn’t . Inspiring story about an inspiring group of people . Great read

Great read about ordinary people doing extraordinary things

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Deep gratitude for serving and sharing, This book reminds us of the teams that work together for a lifetime to protect us. Thanks

Well read and insightful

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A most enjoyable book.

A fascinating insight into the world of flying fast jets in a combat zone. The tension and concentration required for such long flights is palpable, whilst knowing an ejection would almost surely result in harrowing torture and ultimately death at the hands of barbarisms should you make the smallest of errors.

Very well narrated too. I didn’t want to turn this off.

Outstanding listen.

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