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Hercules
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- Book Synopsis
- THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER Read the legendary story of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft, seen through the eyes of former RAF captain Scott Bateman 'An engaging and revealing read' JOHN NICHOL 'An action-packed insider's account of what it's like to fly this legendary flying machine in peace and war' KeyAero.com -- Take wing with an unsung hero . . . Hercules is the hero of the skies we never talk about. First to land in any combat zone and last out, the Hercules always unflashily gets the job done - whether that's a risky air drop or hauling out troops in an emergency evac. Also working as an aerial tanker, gunship, spyplane, air-sea rescuer and even a precision bomber, its versatility has time and again seen the Hercules give the RAF their edge - from Antarctica to Iraq, Afghanistan to the Falklands. Captain Scott Bateman drags us into the cockpit and buckles us in for an extraordinary pilot's seat view of this aircraft's 50-year history. Anytime. Anywhere. Anyhow.
- About The Author
- Scott Bateman has been a professional aviator all his adult life. He began working as an air loadmaster on C-130 Hercules in the RAF in 1990, then was selected to train as a pilot in 1997, serving in the RAF for 18 years. Following his military career he worked as a pilot and fleet manager for a large airline. He now blends his aviation career with a successful career as a television producer through his company, 9-Line Media. Born and raised in a small village in Scotland, Scott now lives in the West Country with his wife and three adult children.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781405957984
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Penguin Books, (08 May 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 400
- Weight
- 315 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 197 x 128 x 26 mm
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