Cold War Boys: PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED TALES OF DERRING-DO FROM LIGHTNING, PHANTOM AND HUNTER PILOTS

The Cold War lasted for over 40 years, involving nuclear and conventional military friction, the space race, psychological efforts, espionage, and rivalry at sporting functions and technological events. Cold War Boys is a book that shares original experiences on fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft across the world, demonstrating the intriguing circumstances faced by aircrew and ground crew. It serves as a reminder of what air forces faced during the Cold War years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2022
Publisher: Grub Street Publishing

The Truman Doctrine, declared by US President Harry S. Truman in March 1947, marked the beginning of a protracted Cold War that lasted for over 40 years until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991. This period witnessed a complex interplay of nuclear and conventional military tensions between the Eastern and Western blocs, as well as a wide range of other activities that reflected the struggle for dominance. These activities included the space race, psychological warfare, espionage, and even rivalry at sporting events and technological exhibitions.

The 20 chapters of Cold War Boys, which opens with a vivid description of survival procedures used by English Electric Lightning pilots in the event of nuclear war, showcase the diversity of experiences encountered by aircrew and ground crew across the world. Contributors from RAF Germany, the Falklands, and the Far East share their unique stories, detailing the challenges they faced in various fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. These stories encompass a range of situations, from danger and excitement to risk and pathos, highlighting the tenacity and professionalism of aircrew and ground crew in dealing with a myriad of unpredictable circumstances.

This book serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges that air forces faced during the Cold War years, as the ever-present threat of nuclear war loomed large. It is a must-read for all aviation enthusiasts, providing a glimpse into the world of air warfare during this tumultuous period.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 240 x 164 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911667377