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They Gave Me a Helicopter

About They Gave Me a Helicopter

David Lanigan first flew in an aeroplane at the age of 12 at a local civilian flying training school. This sparked a love for flying in the young man, prompting him to learn to fly and join the RAF at age 18; what followed was a long and exceptional career in flying, both with the RAF and with private companies. Follow along as this young man from Dorset sees the world, builds a family, and saves lives, all the while learning more and more about helicopters and life. Front cover photo: Team work is key. SAR crew of pilot, navigator and winchman returning from rescue training in Bridlington Bay, Yorkshire, 1970. In the background is a Westland Whirlwind Mk.10, which equipped UK based RAF SAR squadrons. Back cover photo: Sikorsky S61N in UN colours, taking off from the UN base at Knin, during operations in Croatia, in 1995.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783991314943
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 388
  • Published:
  • January 12, 2023
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x216x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 449 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: November 17, 2024

Description of They Gave Me a Helicopter

David Lanigan first flew in an aeroplane at the age of 12 at a local civilian flying training school. This sparked a love for flying in the young man, prompting him to learn to fly and join the RAF at age 18; what followed was a long and exceptional career in flying, both with the RAF and with private companies. Follow along as this young man from Dorset sees the world, builds a family, and saves lives, all the while learning more and more about helicopters and life.

Front cover photo: Team work is key. SAR crew of pilot, navigator and winchman returning from rescue training in Bridlington Bay, Yorkshire, 1970. In the background is a Westland Whirlwind Mk.10, which equipped UK based RAF SAR squadrons.

Back cover photo: Sikorsky S61N in UN colours, taking off from the UN base at Knin, during operations in Croatia, in 1995.

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